The Studio Ghibli (JP) Discussion Thread

[joelgutheil]

Creepy! http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/10/3...ocking-detail/

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by deschain

They have complete sets of these on eBay but I don't think they're packaged in the boxes like that.

yes, I found some, but I would like them sealed in a box.

[deschain]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

yes, I found some, but I would like them sealed in a box.

It might be a new thing as the ones I got from a ghibli shop in Tokyo were in packs of 5 in clear cellophane bags tied at the top.

[Bubblegum2032]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

yes, I found some, but I would like them sealed in a box.

They’re called Totoro Finger Puppets (トトロ 指人形). Don’t know if you can get them in the zip-lock bags on Amazon, but I do regularly see them for sale on sites like Rakuten and YAJ.

[nusilver]

Just wanted to make sure everyone saw that On Your Mark is coming to Blu-ray after all; this is a reminder for those regulars who didn't see the conversation at the beginning of the week. I'd urge everyone to email the OYM email listed at the bottom of that page and ask Ghibli to consier shipping outside of Japan, otherwise, most of us will never get them unless they show up on eBay.

http://www.ghibli.jp/10info/009665.html

[GenPion]

Originally Posted by nusilver

Just wanted to make sure everyone saw that On Your Mark is coming to Blu-ray after all; this is a reminder for those regulars who didn't see the conversation at the beginning of the week. I'd urge everyone to email the OYM email listed at the bottom of that page and ask Ghibli to consier shipping outside of Japan, otherwise, most of us will never get them unless they show up on eBay.

http://www.ghibli.jp/10info/009665.html

Have you gotten a response yet? So far I've heard zilch.

[nusilver]

Originally Posted by GenPion

Have you gotten a response yet? So far I've heard zilch.

Nope

[deschain]

Originally Posted by nusilver

Nope

i emailed them today about it. fingers crossed for a reply. can you post the picture of your collection that you sent with your email? I'm just nosey!

[nusilver]

Originally Posted by deschain

i emailed them today about it. fingers crossed for a reply. can you post the picture of your collection that you sent with your email? I'm just nosey!

Sure thing. You've probably seen it before, though.

[Show spoiler]

[Vakulinchuk]

You're inquiring Ghibli directly about On your Mark? You could ask them about english subtitles on all the Takahata features then... That would REALLY add value to the box.

[nusilver]

Originally Posted by Vakulinchuk

You're inquiring Ghibli directly about On your Mark? You could ask them about english subtitles on all the Takahata features then... That would REALLY add value to the box.

Nope. There's an email set up directly for inquiries about On Your Mark. Of course, they haven't responded to any of our requests, so I imagine they're just overwhelmed with responses/other stuff. A giveaway is admittedly not high on the list of a business's priorities.

[GenPion]

Originally Posted by nusilver

Nope. There's an email set up directly for inquiries about On Your Mark. Of course, they haven't responded to any of our requests, so I imagine they're just overwhelmed with responses/other stuff. A giveaway is admittedly not high on the list of a business's priorities.

I hope it's just that, I would hate for it to be that they don't have someone answering who can answer to English e-mails.

Maybe we should 'translate' our text and send that?

[deschain]

Off the top of their head can anyone tell me the difference in bit rate between the jp single blu and the Miyazaki box set bluray?

[svenge]

Originally Posted by deschain

Off the top of their head can anyone tell me the difference in bit rate between the jp single blu and the Miyazaki box set bluray?

Here's the video bit-rates (in mbps) for standalone vs. boxset editions:

Cagliostro - 37.2 vs 37.2 (identical encodes)
Nausicaa - 39.5 vs 37.2
Laputa - 33.3 vs 36.5
Totoro - 34.6 vs 38.2
Kiki - 36.4 vs 38.9
Porco - 35.2 vs 38.2
Mononoke - 25.3 vs 30.6
Spirited Away - 27.0 vs 29.9
Howl - 24.3 vs 30.1
Ponyo - 23.5 vs 33.2
Wind Rises - 25.9 vs 32.5

[bensunt]

Originally Posted by GenPion

I hope it's just that, I would hate for it to be that they don't have someone answering who can answer to English e-mails.

Maybe we should 'translate' our text and send that?

I also sent the email... but I really doubt they will send it outside Japan.

[GenPion]

I am more optimistic. I mean, we made the effort to purchase the set, and they want to offer the On Your Mark discs to purchasers as originally intended. They even wrote about how they wanted it in there to begin with but had to remove it at first to avoid a delay of the set's release.

I will gladly pay for the international shipping if that is what the hold-up is regarding international customers. I just want the disc being offered to buyers as it would be wonderful to have On Your Mark on Blu-ray. It's like a Miyazaki short film and (unsurprisingly) a beautiful one at that.

[GC Riot]

Not blu-ray-related, but still some nice news that Miyazaki will recieve an honorary Oscar at next year's gala. Well-deserved if you ask me!

[GenPion]

... and he has already confirmed that he is going to attend the reception. He apparently said it is an "honor" to receive the award but that it is "bothersome to have to go to America to receive it". Typical Miyazaki response.

[filmmusic]

"I will make anime until I die," said Hayao Miyazaki in a recent interview. "I like telling stories and drawing pictures." However, Miyazaki stressed that he no longer has the physical strength to do feature length anime, so expect him to work on short anime and manga.

http://kotaku.com/i-will-make-anime-...-in-1655362384

Well, great, but i hope we see them and they're not some Ghibli Museum exclusives!

[DanielMann]

Originally Posted by GenPion

... and he has already confirmed that he is going to attend the reception. He apparently said it is an "honor" to receive the award but that it is "bothersome to have to go to America to receive it". Typical Miyazaki response.

Ahhhh, that's our Miyazaki