ShadowGandalf Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I literally just read this piece on The Escapist. I've not seen very many Ghibli movies. In fact, only 2. I've only seen Spirited Away and Ponyo, and played Ni No Kuni, but this will no doubt be shocking to those who are bigger anime fans than I. Click here to see where I read it. More sources at the link destination. What do you think about this? EDIT: Just seen an update. I've posted it here. See post #24 Edited August 4, 2014 by ShadowGandalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damon8r351 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorry777 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It sucks that it is closing New management is/was to blame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNg_PK Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I understand Totoro, I understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WithAtelier Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Why why why why why. This can't be happening they make my life happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenExotic Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 that sucks...its always sad seeing studios close down, hopefully some good can come of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabaron Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I remember seeing Princess Mononoke and I thought it was really good. I think if Studio Ghibli had tried to purse international box offices, they could have rival some of Disney's stuff. I take it's too late for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayEidolon Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I am a huge fan. I have most of their films on DVD. This news saddens me greatly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffle-Sensei Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I feel really bad. They were a great studio with great movies. Rest in piece, Studio Ghibli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskcrash Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 wat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowGandalf Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 I feel really bad. They were a great studio with great movies. Rest in piece, Studio Ghibli. Just to be clear... the animation studio is closing down but Ghibli isn't dying completely. This quote is from The Escapists article: According to Suzuki, the company will transition to focus on licensing and merchandising characters and trademarks from its various classic films, while maintaining a small staff for "Miyazaki projects," though without an animation studio it is unclear what such projects would entail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabaron Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I hope Disney's Frozen had nothing to do with this? I heard that movie is really popular over there but I don't think it can destroy a studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InverseSquared Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) . Edited March 15, 2017 by SeanStrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Wow that's really sad to hear. Their movies always had a special charm to them that I really liked. I hope there will at least be a spiritual successor to them that can make the same quality of movies they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowbugg Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I could literally cry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalredpanda Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Sort of guessed something like this would happen when Hayao Miyazaki announced he was retiring last year. It's really sad though, I enjoyed those movies more than most of the Disney stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimDoubleday Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Such a shame. Kind of weird, I was thinking about starting up Ni no Kuni again... always seemed right up my alley but never got around to it for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffle-Sensei Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 @ShadowGandalf: So they just won't be doing animation anymore? Well, I wish them luck then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LianshiSaonji Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I grew up on their movies, I need to watch them all again when their new movie comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Without Miyazaki-dono, it was bound to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFireReaper Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Seriously? Interesting that I hear this just a month after going to the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo...At least I got to see it before it will be too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowGandalf Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 UPDATE... just pulled this quote from the Escapist article: Update: Kotaku's Brian Ashcraft is reporting that some of the conflicting reports about Studio Ghibli's future may be informed by incorrect translations of Toshio Suzuki's interview with the MBS program Jounetsu Tairiku.In addition, SlashFilm's Russ Fischer is similarly reporting that Ghibli's plans are closer to "housecleaning" or "restructuring," though it's not yet clear whether that means the studio's animation department will remain open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 Year Old Boomer Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Meh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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