In addition to the current products, the Studio Ghibli official store “Acorn Sora” has added handmade passport cases inspired by the classic films “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Spirited Away,” and “Kiki's Delivery Service.” . These affordable cases are likely to be the perfect addition to any anime fan's next adventure.
While a Ghibli fan's next trip may involve sitting on a run-of-the-mill airplane rather than a cat bus, a magic broom, or even a mysterious train, these passport cases will allow you to capture Ghibli's unique sense of magic. can be brought in. Themed around some of the prolific studio's most famous works, each is finished in leather-like PVC material and features a charm representing each piece in the lower right corner. The case also features multiple pockets to hold different cards and a special themed lining.
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“My Neighbor Totoro'' passport case that fans take flight to the sky-blue horizon
The My Neighbor Totoro version is light blue and has the emblem of Totoro going out with a bag on his shoulder. The inside lining of the case features acorns, leaves, and mushrooms, reminiscent of the forest adventures Satsuki and Mei embark on in the 1988 classic film. The inside features a hot stamp of his two Suswatari (spirits of soot) who appeared in Spirited Away and were featured in Ghibli's collaboration with high fashion house Loewe in 2023. .
Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service passport case promises a mysterious adventure with Gigi
Taking cues from Kiki's ribbon, the Kiki's Delivery Service version is finished in bright red and features the charm of her faithful companion, Jiji the talking cat, this time with a ribbon as a collar. The inner lining features symbols such as Gigi, a cat's paw, the moon, and a picture of a witch on a broomstick with a cat. The symbol of the witch on a broom is reproduced on the inner hot stamp, with Kiki's name written in a circle at the bottom.
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Spirited Away's faceless passport case is all about understated, sophisticated style
Last but not least, the Spirited Away version is simply black with a charm of Kaonashi, or No-Face, Chihiro's mysterious guide and companion. The inner lining depicts the return of the Suits-His sprite, this time with a bath token to be used in the magical bathhouse. The hot stamp is an “oil” logo displayed on a flag at the entrance to the bathhouse, representing various aromatic oils that can be mixed into the bath water. Passport cases are priced at 2,970 yen (~19 USD) each.
People often refer to Studio Ghibli as the Disney of the West, and the sheer volume of Ghibli merchandise is proof of this nickname. In addition to the aforementioned collaboration with Loewe, a variety of other items can easily satisfy fans' daily needs as well as additional desires. Recently, they have released “Crystal Art,'' a jigsaw puzzle themed around My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. This year, the special edition watch commemorating the 25th anniversary of “Whisper of the Heart”, which was sold out in 2020, will also be re-released. For those looking for something more practical, we also carry branded items such as pillowcases and other general household items. .
My Neighbor Totoro
Two girls move to the countryside to be closer to their sick mother and have adventures with the mysterious forest spirits that live nearby.
Release date: April 16, 1988
studio studio ghibli
Cast: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chinatsu Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto, Tanie Kitabayashi
Running time 86 minutes
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
The young witch is entering her mandatory year of independent living, but finds it difficult to integrate into her new community while supporting herself by running an air courier service.
Release date December 20, 1990
studio studio ghibli
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janine Garofalo, Matthew Lawrence
Running time 1 hour 43 minutes
Spirited Away (2001)
While her family moves to the suburbs, a moody 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, where humans have been turned into beasts.
Release date: July 20, 2001
studio studio ghibli
Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi
Runtime 125 minutes
Source: Acorn Sora
