Overview
Studio Ghibli began operating in June 1985 as a subsidiary of the publisher Tokuma Shoten to produce animated films for the directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, and was relaunched as Studio Ghibli Inc. in April 2005.[5] Since October 2023 it has been a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corporation following a share transfer. The company is based in Koganei, Tokyo; Toshio Suzuki is chairman and Kenichi Yoda president.[5] Besides film production, its stated business includes merchandising, licensing and international sales of its films, publishing, music rights and the operation of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.[5]
Studio Ghibli strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Distinctive hand-drawn style with international recognition
- Owns the Ghibli Museum and controls its licensing
Limitations
- Very low film output
- Catalogue closely tied to a small number of directors
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Studio Ghibli alternatives and competitors
Alternatives to Studio Ghibli: companies ranked in the same lists.
Pixar Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios
DreamWorks Animation
Illumination
Sony Pictures Animation
Aardman Animations
Toei Animation
MAPPA
Kyoto Animation
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