Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli
Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham & Steph WattsWelcome to the Ghibliotheque, the podcast that leafs through libraries of films from the world’s greatest animation studios.
In 2018, Michael Leader, an avowed Studio Ghibli fanatic, sat down with Jake Cunningham, who had never seen any of the Studio’s work before. Together they looked at the history behind Ghibli's films (including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke), and go... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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This week, Michael is joined by director Kenichiro Akimoto to talk about All You Need Is Kill, a new animated adaptation of the novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka previously brought to the screen as Edge of Tomorrow.
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We're collecting Best Feature Animation Oscar nominees like trading cards! In this bonus interview episode, Jake sits down with director Jared Bush and producer Yvett Merino to talk about their blockbusting Disney Animation sequel Zootropolis 2.
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With the Oscars and Baftas around the corner, we've lined up a couple of interview episodes with filmmakers behind some of the contenders.
Today, Michael and Jake speak with Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, directors of the French animated gem, Lit... more
Back in January, Michael was invited to host the UK premiere of Another World, a spectacular, high-concept, high-emotions animation from Hong Kong.
Here is the recording of the Q&A from that screening, with producer-writer Polly Yeung and director T... more
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- mansplaining
if you wanna hear a couple of guys mainsplain over a woman why her opinion about an anime about singke motherhood is wrong, this is for you. the name is ghiblioteque and one guy can't even pronounce miyazaki correctly. he says "MY-ozaki" for ages. like, come on? your whole thing was ghibli, maybe say the main guys name correctly? insulting. and i live in Tokyo, btw. just at least say the guy's name correctly SMDH
Apple Podcasts1SetEmP123
Japan2 months ago - Love this so much
Amazing show, thank you :)
Apple Podcasts5Mr jambo
United Kingdoma year ago - Please adjust audio level!!
Love the podcast but please please adjust the audio level! I have to turn the volume up really high to hear you. Then when ad comes up it’s blasting
Apple Podcasts5eeloownim
United Statesa year ago - Gone off the boil a bit
Revisited this for the first time in a while, and the chemistry seems to have dried up a bit with the guys clearly having more complex life commitments like children to juggle. There are a lot of overly long pauses and tired sighs. Leader has taken his reticence to criticise a creation/creator to new lengths, sometimes not acknowledging Cunningham’s comments at all other than a “hmm” five seconds later. And Cunningham’s enthusiasm for the genre seems a lot lessened. Anyway, still worth a listen,... more
Apple Podcasts3Murfy123United Kingdoma year ago - THIS IS SO COOL
I’ve watched The Castle of Cagliostro before and I LOVED IT! Thank you for this episode!
Apple Podcasts5ghiblifan2180United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #54 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
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Apple Podcasts | #104 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
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A podcast focusing on animation, especially the works of Studio Ghibli, featuring in-depth discussions and critical perspectives on various films, including classics and lesser-known titles. The hosts explore the creative processes behind animated films, delving into themes, production histories, and artistic influences, often welcoming industry professionals for interviews. It also branches out to discuss other influential studios and filmmakers, broadening the listeners' appreciation of the animated genre. This engaging and informative resource caters to both Ghibli enthusiasts and those new to the world of animation, encouraging explorations beyond mainstream offerings.
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Ghibliotheque launched 8 years ago and published 211 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Ghibliotheque include:
1. Yvett Merino
2. Jared Bush
3. Mailys Vallade
4. Liane-Cho Han
5. Polly Yeung
6. Tommy Ng
7. Ugo Bienvenu
8. Axel Scheffler
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