Yeah, it sucks big time. Apparently they might just be "refocusing" though and coming back later. They don't outsource any of their animation and rather hire all of their Japanese animators full time, so it is partially why they are struggling a bit. They haven't had a super big hit since Howl's Moving Castle really, since Miyazaki left.
That girl has a fat arm, I wouldn't want to get on her bad side
but yeah the old school Japanese contributions to media and creativity and stylization, Lupin III, original Mobile Suit Gundam and now this studio, so sad to see that type of stuff going. Sega is basically done, will Nintendo be next, Capcom, Namco?
They are not closing. Heck this story was not even taking up by the Japanese press either. The interview could be many things. Looks more like they are trying to figure out how they want to do productions and what types in the future. I did hear they are branching into doing tv shows now as well.
I read another longer translation. They're focusing on merchandising and licencing their existing properties now. They're also going to leave a small staff around for "miyazaki projects" but no one knows what they meant by that. I wouldn't expect any large animation productions anytime soon.
I wouldn't mind if Disney bought out Ghibli at this point. They've shown they can handle the IP's they pick up fantastically, and they have a history publishing and selling Ghibli films and merchandise already.
I can't say I quite understand the cultural controversy but if The Wind Rises was so risky, I could see why Miyazaki held off making it until it was his swan song. I'll hug my Miyazaki collection forever xD
I wouldn't mind if Disney bought out Ghibli at this point. They've shown they can handle the IP's they pick up fantastically, and they have a history publishing and selling Ghibli films and merchandise already.
I don't know. Some things aren't meant to last forever. You can try to preserve it or recreate it, but I'd much rather see them end on a relatively high note than being bought up and become an empty husk. And while I'm usually not one for putting individuals on a pedestal, I think the old Miyazaki is essential for the magic of the big Ghibli films and I didn't like Arrietty or Earthsee quite as much.
So personally speaking, I don't need a never ending supply of new Ghibli films.
^ I agree with everything except Arrietty and Earthsea! Ghibli has been an amazing studio with beautiful works as sad as it is to see them go, I am glad that I got to experience them.
It's been a while since I've seen Arrietty, but apart from the great visuals and atmosphere I can't remember much, to be honest. Only that I was kind of disappointed in the end, which came sooner than expected.
Well since Hayao left, I'm not that shocked honestly.
It's pretty sad though, an amazing studio like that reduced to merchandising... Meh.
As long as they keep the Ghibli museum open.. I still have to see that one!
But seriously, I think it's better if a great studio decides to stop deliberately rather than fading to mediocrity, or getting bought up and ripped apart. If anyone really wants to carry the tradition and awesome animation on, then they will make their own studio(s). At least I hope that's what will happen
As long as they keep the Ghibli museum open.. I still have to see that one!
But seriously, I think it's better if a great studio decides to stop deliberately rather than fading to mediocrity, or getting bought up and ripped apart. If anyone really wants to carry the tradition and awesome animation on, then they will make their own studio(s). At least I hope that's what will happen
Saw the museum a couple of years ago while I was in Japan. Awesome place.
Having said that, what am I supposed to watch now? Rio 2?
With Miyazaki getting so old and "retiring" I suppose it was only a matter of time before Ghibli would stop making movies the way they did. After my first shock I'm actually glad they did it this way. The non-Miyazaki movies just didn't have that special touch and I don't think they would have been able to keep up with the expectations (though we'll never know:P)
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But no shame in letting a good thing come to an end, they had a hell of a run.
but yeah the old school Japanese contributions to media and creativity and stylization, Lupin III, original Mobile Suit Gundam and now this studio, so sad to see that type of stuff going. Sega is basically done, will Nintendo be next, Capcom, Namco?
I blame Call of Duty. For all of this.
http://kotaku.com/studio-ghibli-is-not-dead-yet-1615520289
They are not closing. Heck this story was not even taking up by the Japanese press either. The interview could be many things. Looks more like they are trying to figure out how they want to do productions and what types in the future. I did hear they are branching into doing tv shows now as well.
I blame you.
Anyway, NUUUUUUUUU XO
I don't know. Some things aren't meant to last forever. You can try to preserve it or recreate it, but I'd much rather see them end on a relatively high note than being bought up and become an empty husk. And while I'm usually not one for putting individuals on a pedestal, I think the old Miyazaki is essential for the magic of the big Ghibli films and I didn't like Arrietty or Earthsee quite as much.
So personally speaking, I don't need a never ending supply of new Ghibli films.
Um, do you know me like that? Boundaries, people. Boundaries.
Still Miyazaki was Ghibli for me, the films he didn't make are almost like filler.
Maybe they'll switch to making VR experiences on the Oculus
I like this guy's attitude.
http://redofpaw.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/my-neighbour-totoro-vr-bus-stop-scene-complete/
Might start producing their own CG features?
It's pretty sad though, an amazing studio like that reduced to merchandising... Meh.
As long as they keep the Ghibli museum open.. I still have to see that one!
But seriously, I think it's better if a great studio decides to stop deliberately rather than fading to mediocrity, or getting bought up and ripped apart. If anyone really wants to carry the tradition and awesome animation on, then they will make their own studio(s). At least I hope that's what will happen
Saw the museum a couple of years ago while I was in Japan. Awesome place.
Having said that, what am I supposed to watch now? Rio 2?