Studio Ghibli movies can only be described as a warm cozy blanket of pure love and nostalgia. It’s no wonder they’ve captured millions of hearts over the years, drawing immense popularity globally. And thus, being associated with one such film might be a dream come true for many actors.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
Believe it or not, to get their slice of the pie, many Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors jumped to lend their voices to the English version of these movies when given the opportunity, including Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Thus, here is a list of some actors who have ventured over into the Ghibli universe, and you’d definitely be surprised to see some of the names in here!
1. Christian Bale
Christian Bale as Wizard Howl in Howl’s Moving Castle
Yes, one of the biggest Hollywood actors, Christian Bale found himself falling head over heels for the magical world of Studio Ghibli after watching Spirited Away.
- 3/10/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In a thrilling development for all Tatsuki Fujimoto fans, it is being speculated online that his latest one-shot manga ‘Look Back‘ may be in the process of getting its own anime adaptation.
The speculation arose following the discovery of a new website registration originating from Japan. The web domain title, lookback-anime, has set the internet ablaze with excitement. Although the website itself is not yet live, the mere existence of this dedicated domain strongly hints at an impending anime project based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back.
As the anime community awaits official confirmation and additional details, fans are already buzzing with excitement on social media platforms.
Look Back is a Japanese one-shot web manga written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It was published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ in July 2021.
Mal describes the plot of Look Back as:
Fourth-grader Ayumu Fujino regularly draws four-panel manga for her school newspaper...
The speculation arose following the discovery of a new website registration originating from Japan. The web domain title, lookback-anime, has set the internet ablaze with excitement. Although the website itself is not yet live, the mere existence of this dedicated domain strongly hints at an impending anime project based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back.
As the anime community awaits official confirmation and additional details, fans are already buzzing with excitement on social media platforms.
Look Back is a Japanese one-shot web manga written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It was published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ in July 2021.
Mal describes the plot of Look Back as:
Fourth-grader Ayumu Fujino regularly draws four-panel manga for her school newspaper...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
A US-based distributor of Japanese independent films Sakka, in partnership with a Japanese production company Atmovie, is set to start a new initiative “Creator Tour” in their effort to foster new-generation Japanese filmmakers in the global marketplace. The two companies join forces to broaden the perspective of Japanese creators in filmmaking and inspire the next generation of talent to compete on the global stage.
In each of these tours, two Japanese filmmakers who have already proven themselves domestically will be invited to the US where they are given opportunities to interact closely with local creators and industry professionals, and learn firsthand the global market from both the commercial and artistic perspectives. The filmmakers will also participate in an event at the 43rd Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, scheduled for October 12-22 (www.hiff.org) in Honolulu, Hawai’i, where they will see how the Japanese filmmakers are...
In each of these tours, two Japanese filmmakers who have already proven themselves domestically will be invited to the US where they are given opportunities to interact closely with local creators and industry professionals, and learn firsthand the global market from both the commercial and artistic perspectives. The filmmakers will also participate in an event at the 43rd Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, scheduled for October 12-22 (www.hiff.org) in Honolulu, Hawai’i, where they will see how the Japanese filmmakers are...
- 10/10/2023
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Eileen Saki, known for her role as bar owner Rosie in “M*A*S*H,” died on Monday in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79.
Saki’s rep confirmed her death to Variety. The actor was featured on nine episodes of “M*A*S*H,” the television series based on the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that cared for patients during the Korean War. The TV series aired from 1972 to 1983.
Saki played the role of Rosie, the local bar owner of “Rosie’s Bar.” She was the third actor to take over the role and the longest to do so. Her career in acting continued on with roles featured in other projects such as Dr. Fujimoto in the 1984 film “Splash” with Tom Hanks, “CHiPs” and “History of the World: Part I.”
Saki was born in Japan and was the daughter of a gardener, she revealed on the “M*A*S...
Saki’s rep confirmed her death to Variety. The actor was featured on nine episodes of “M*A*S*H,” the television series based on the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that cared for patients during the Korean War. The TV series aired from 1972 to 1983.
Saki played the role of Rosie, the local bar owner of “Rosie’s Bar.” She was the third actor to take over the role and the longest to do so. Her career in acting continued on with roles featured in other projects such as Dr. Fujimoto in the 1984 film “Splash” with Tom Hanks, “CHiPs” and “History of the World: Part I.”
Saki was born in Japan and was the daughter of a gardener, she revealed on the “M*A*S...
- 5/2/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
(Welcome to I Didn't Know What Seasonal Anime to Watch, So I Asked Slashfilm for Help and They Gave Me a List, a regular column dedicated to helping choose what anime shows to watch each season.)
The fall season, much like the American TV fall season, tends to be the biggest for anime premieres, where heavy hitters compete for eyeballs and social media discourse. Well, that may have been truer than ever this year, because the fall 2022 anime season was absolutely packed with excellent shows — and many of them even made it to our list of the best anime of the year.
There were blockbuster sequel seasons, exciting new surprises, tearjerker finales, and one of the most highly anticipated new adaptations in years. There was something here for everyone, so much so, in fact, that it was nearly impossible to even begin to catch up on all the anime that premiered this season.
The fall season, much like the American TV fall season, tends to be the biggest for anime premieres, where heavy hitters compete for eyeballs and social media discourse. Well, that may have been truer than ever this year, because the fall 2022 anime season was absolutely packed with excellent shows — and many of them even made it to our list of the best anime of the year.
There were blockbuster sequel seasons, exciting new surprises, tearjerker finales, and one of the most highly anticipated new adaptations in years. There was something here for everyone, so much so, in fact, that it was nearly impossible to even begin to catch up on all the anime that premiered this season.
- 12/31/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
A newly launched distribution hub Sakka is set to distribute a Japanese film “Passage of Life”. The film has won two prizes at the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival where it premiered, including the top prize in the Asian Future competition. It went on to screen at over 30 film festivals around the world and won Best Performer at the CinemAsia film festival among other awards.
Performed mostly by non-professional cast including the real-life mother and two brothers, Akio Fujimoto’s “Passage of Life” involves a Burmese family seeking refugee status in Japan who face an uncertain future. The struggles take an emotional toll on the young family who simply want to stay together and live without fear. Based on a true story, the film is a tale of love across two countries that masterfully combines artistry and realism.
The writer director Akio Fujimoto is one of the most highly acclaimed rising talents in Japan.
Performed mostly by non-professional cast including the real-life mother and two brothers, Akio Fujimoto’s “Passage of Life” involves a Burmese family seeking refugee status in Japan who face an uncertain future. The struggles take an emotional toll on the young family who simply want to stay together and live without fear. Based on a true story, the film is a tale of love across two countries that masterfully combines artistry and realism.
The writer director Akio Fujimoto is one of the most highly acclaimed rising talents in Japan.
- 8/2/2022
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
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