Mash-Up: My Neighbor Poporgo

"My Neighbor Poporgo" by Michael Pasquale

A My Neighbor Totoro / Star Wars: The Force Awakens Mash-Up

It's months until the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but people are already talking furiously about the latest edition to the Star Wars universe, the Porgs. Some people are calling them the new Ewoks. Some people are calling them the new Jar-Jar. Given Lucas Film's increasing concern with younger demographics since its acquisition by Disney, I'm not surprised by the addition of more cuteness. I am holding out for some Tribble-style humor, though.

Crafts: Spirited Away Bathhouse Model

Spirited Away Bathhouse Model by Sorakio (キオ)

Source: Twitter via Reddit via Imgur via NerdApproved

Check out the incredible detail in this handmade / handpainted model of the bathhouse from Miyazaki's Spirited Away.  I can't find a clear source for these photos, but I loved this model too much not to post it.  The artist doesn't appear to have a website, but if you know of one, please drop me a link in the comments below!

Also relevant is this palm-sized model of  Howl's Moving Castle.

Video: Studio Ghibli – A Brief History

Studio Ghibli – A Brief History

With Hayao Miyazaki recently announcing that he was coming out of retirement to work on his new feature film, Boro the Caterpillar we felt it was the perfect time to take a look back at the history of the legendary Studio Ghibli from its early days to its top grossing films in Japan and its Academy Awards. Enjoy!

Link Round-Up: March 4, 2016

Studio Ghibli Tribute by Luke Harrington

Part of the "Miyazaki Spirit" show at the Sketchpad Gallery in San Francisco, CA

And the Award for Cutest Dalek Goes To...

Is this the real reason behind the success of Harry Potter?

Meet Everest Gromoll, Teen Blacksmith

Meet MulderHotTake: The X-Files Twitter Bot You Never Knew You Needed.

These 2016 Oscar Nominee Parody Posters Are Movies We Need To See

Victorian-style map of Mars

Link Round-Up: March 3, 2016

Studio Ghibli Tribute by YJ Lee

Part of the "Miyazaki Spirit" show at the Sketchpad Gallery in San Francisco, CA

Anime Maru is a site that combines two of the internet's favorite formats: Anime and Fake News. Kind of an Otaku Onion. If you have any doubts, check out the site's list of the Top 27 Anime Series of All Time which include some fictitious entries (#5. Attack on Death Notepunch-Man) and some that are not very anime (#17. National Hockey League). Knowledge of the medium is required to get some of the jokes, but not nearly all.

This fan made a genius Guess (Doctor) Who game for his girlfriend.

Gambody Produces Incredibly Detailed 3D Printed Scale Model of the Millennium Falcon

How Modding Nerf Blasters Became a 3D Printing Business

Mash-Up: Toturo / Limbo

My Neighbor Totoro / Limbo Mash-Up by Paul Connor

Tattoo: Studio Ghibli Sleeve

Studio Ghibli Sleeve

Inked by Andy Kurth at Electric Chair Tattoo in Clio, MI
Source: Imgur via Reddit

I think that this is the best anime tattoo I've ever seen.  This is brilliant.

Mash-Up: Totoro / Thor

My Neighbour Totoro / Thor Mash-Up by Andrea Guardino

Posters: Legend Of Zelda

"Studio Ghibli x Legend of Zelda" by Matt Vince

The Legend Of Zelda Posters in Studio Ghibli Style

"Poster concepts I made for fun. Imagine the score for something like this…"

Posters: Princess Mononoke

"Princess Mononoke" by Ignatius Tan

Link Round-Up: November 24, 2015

"Princess Mononoke" by Stephanie Kao
Created for the Spirit of the Wind: A Studio Ghibli Tribute Show.

Prints available for purchase from StoreEnvy.

A Cat Calendar To Make You Smile All Year Round In 2016

Choose Your Side With This Star Wars Makeover For Google Apps

A guide to No No's  When Drawing the Simpsons


Organization Porn: In Tokyo, An Art Supply Store With A Wall Stocked With Over 4,200 Pigments.  Orders can be made via Pigment’s online store.

Top Photography Mistakes to Avoid, As Told by Six Professionals

Video: Sharpie2319' Inktober

"Inktober 21 Spirited Away Speed Draw" by sharpie2319

Mash-Up: My Neighbor Oogie

"My Neighbor Oogie" by Ratigan

A Nightmare Before Christmas / My Neighbor Totoro Mash-Up

Source: RIPTApparel

Posters: Princess Mononoke Nouveau

Princess Mononoke Art Nouveau Poster by UK-based Hannah Alexander

Prints available for purchase from Etsy. US$23.57

Illustration: 80′s Pop Album Covers

"Domo Arigato" by Rocky Davies

80′s Pop Album Parody Covers

Posters: Princess Mononoke

"Princess Mononoke" by Zetallis

Prints available for purchase from StoreEnvy. US$15

Part of the Spirit of the Wind: A Studio Ghibli Tribute Show.

Mash-Up: TotoROCKET

"TotoROCKET" by Australia-based Jeffrey 'CHAMBA' Cruz

A My Neighbor Totoro / Rocket Racoon Mash-Up

James Gunn shared this wonderful TotoROCKET on Facebook! Artist Jeffrey CHAMBA Cruz created a series of cool character mashups this month, including BANEmax and MegaMANBAT, but our favorite has to be his adorable Marvel/Miyazaki mash-up. You can check out more of his work here!

Sculpture: Howl’s Moving Castle

"Steampunk Raku Howl's Moving Castle" by Liz Marek of the Artisan Cake Company

I'm a huge fan of Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle.  Clearly, though, my love doesn't hold a candle to Liz Marek's, because a ceramic piece of this size and intricacy could only be an act of love. Read more about how this piece was created at Instructables.

"It's about time I posted some details about my epic ceramic project from the winter. The process was long, there were a few bumps in the road and a few scares but I finally finished my beloved castle and it's time to show it off!! I have had a love for ceramics and building whatever pops into my head out of clay ever since I took a ceramics class for my elective back in 2007. There is something so relaxing and fulfilling about building something with your hands that becomes a functional/beautiful permanent thing. My Howl's Moving Castle project began with a love for the movie itself. When I first saw Hayao Miyazaki's film, I instantly fell in love with the characters and the dreamlike story. Who wouldn't love a magical castle that transported you through dimensions?"

Tattoo: Full Sleeve Studio Ghibli

Full Sleeve Studio Ghibli Tattoo by Andy Kurth at Electric Chair Tattoo in Clio, M

Via: Reddit

This full sleeve featuring characters, locations, and scenes from all the best Studio Ghibli films, including Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo, and Howl’s Moving Castle.  It’s a veritable love letter to Hayao Miyazaki.

Head over to Andy Kurth’s Instagram feed to check out more of his fantastic tattoos.

Mash-Up: The Umbrella Throne

"The Umbrella Throne" by Saqman
A My Neighbor Totoro / Game of Thrones Mash-Up

T-shirts available for purchase from RedBubble. US$26.87

Totoro is the last person who belongs in Westeros. Sure, he'd get along with young king Tomin and his cats like gangbusters, but I'm pretty sure that his fate would be horrendous.