Copyright (C) 2006 J-List, all rights reserved. http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2F Do you love Japanese stuff? JBOX is a wonderful toybox of things from Japan, with Japanese anime goods, Bento boxes, manga artbook, apparel, and more! You've got a friend in Japan! en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 19:06:21 -0400 10 http://www.jlist.com/jbox_rss.jpg http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2F http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8076 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8076#R0 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:40:12 -0400 Howl's Moving Castle is an amazing film by Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, a visual treat for everyone. It is the story of a young girl, Sophie, who believes herself too plain to ever find love. Before she knows it, however, she's been swept off her feet by the mysterious magic-user Howl, whose magical Moving Castle is famous throughout the land. Changed into a 90 year old woman by an old mage's curse, she must find a new life with Howl and the many magical... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8004 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8004#R0 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:29:48 -0400 A great DVD release in the Ghibli ga Ippai (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this is Whisper of the Heart (Japanese title "Mimi o sumaseba" also translated as "If you listen closely"). Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, this tells the story of the Shizuku, an average 14 year old Japanese girl with a more than active imagination, and of the journey she makes from girlhood into something more, of first girlish love and a rite of passage. A pleasant... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8104 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8104#R18 Tue, 01 May 2012 03:05:19 -0400 In the world known as Earthsea, there is a disturbance in the balance of life. Magic is losing its power, crops failing, live stock are dying and two dragons appear to devour each other, a sign that the balance of the world is falling apart. The archemage (greatest of all wizards) named Ged (aka Sparrowhawk) sets out for a journey to discover the reason for this imbalance, leading him to Arran, an exiled prince constantly running from a shadow that fills him with fear. This leads them to a... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FPRMS0003 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/PRMS0003#R4 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:37:47 -0500 After a full day of working out, we know your aching body will require a little time to relax and recover. But even after exercising, some of us have trouble sleeping at night, that's when Hinako comes to the rescue again. Comforting you in those moments of loneliness, you have have her sleeping by your side with her latest production "Sleeping with Hinako." On the menu, you can admire Hinako (and her curves) from different angles during the evening and even see "events" such as her dream... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FPRMS0005 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/PRMS0005#R0 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:28:26 -0400 Kawakami Kiiko has two secrets. One, that she has telekinetic powers. Two, that she's in love with another girl in her class, the super-cute Saito Aaya. When Aaya discovers her first secret, it's only a matter of time before the two girls begin a sweet yuri romance full of cute scenes and tender kisses. But will Aaya's seemingly intimate relationship with her own brother threaten their new bond? Enjoy the first part of this anime about two young girls in love. From producer Ishikawa Naoya. 21... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8008 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8008#R2 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:52:46 -0500 Now available on DVD, this is the fabulously beautiful Kiki's Delivery Service (Japanese title "Majo no Takkyubin"), the excellent animated feature film by Miyazaki Hayao. A superb DVD release for collectors that is well worth the price, this 2-disc set includes the full Japanese version of the film, including both the English dubbed and subtitled versions, as well as the original Japanese trailer, comments from the director, and a complete storyboard version of the film, showing the... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FPRMS0008 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/PRMS0008#R6 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:23:51 -0400 A series that seems to grow more in popularity every year, this is the "Hinako to Isshou ni" training series. Originally starting out as an exercise video , it quickly spawned a 2nd "Sleeping with Hinako" series focusing on proper sleeping habits as demonstrated by Hinako. Getchu continues with plenty of fan service delivering their 3rd installment, "Bathtime with Hinako" which includes a new addition to the cast, Hiyoko. The concept focuses on exercises and training that you can do during and... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FPRMS0001 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/PRMS0001#R4 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:59:54 -0400 If you've been looking for a reason to get in shape but haven't found the motivation to do it, look no further, Hinako is here to help. In the latest fitness craze to get you back into shape, this first anime workout DVD entitled "Isshou ni Training" (Training Together) features the uber genki Hinako, who takes you through a series of daily exercise routines consisting of squats, sit ups and pushups to get your heart pumping. To add to the excitement, the DVD features a variety of costumes... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8126 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8126#R0 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:18:55 -0400 A touching story directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Ponyo is the story of a very special fish who desires to be human so she can be with her friend Sousuke. When Ponyo meets her new friend and accidentally licks a wound on his finger, she achieves the magical ability to change her form into that of a human. Despite the protests of her father, she is determined to be with her new friend, and the result is a touching journey that only Miyazaki could bring us. Features fully optional English subtitles... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8020 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8020#R0 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:50:51 -0400 A great Studio Ghibli film available for the first time on DVD, this is Heisei Tanuki Gassen, or "Raccoon Wars" in English. When a clan of tanuki (a small dog in Asia similar to a Raccoon, called a Raccoon Dog) is threatened with the destruction of their home and possible extinction, they fight back using everything from magic to their wits to stop the humans from invading. But how does a small group of mammals stop bulldozers or construction men many more times their size? It's a... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8026 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8026#R5 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:32:12 -0500 A wonderful story from Japanese novelist Saeko Himuro and Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli, this is the painful story of growing up in a rural high school in Kochi Prefecture, on the Japanese island of Shikoku. In the summer of his 17th year, Taku Morisaki is making preparations for college when Rikako Muto transfers into his class. A mysterious and sometimes difficult city girl who has trouble getting along with others in the school, Rikako nevertheless slowly captures the interest of Taku. A... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8022 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8022#R2 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:29:44 -0500 Another excellent DVD release in the "Ghibli ga ippai" (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this fabulous 2-DVD set is highly recommended for all fans of Hayao Miyazaki for its depth and great story and characters. A popular animated feature film about pilots in Italy after World War I, it's filled with charming Miyazaki characters and great animation. This DVD set is extra-special because it comes with FULL English subtitles and an English dubbed track, so you can enjoy the rich story in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8024 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8024#R2 Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400 This brilliant film was directed by Isao Takahata, famous for his heart-wrenching war piece, Grave of the Fireflies. The story of Taeko Ohjima, a single woman living in Tokyo, working as an OL, who decides to take a small vacation to the countryside. Since she has no relatives of her own to visit, she calls upon her sister-in-law's relations to live the life of a farmer. Never could there be a greater dichotomy from the world that she has just left. It is in this simpler, yet nonetheless... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8010 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8010#R2 Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400 Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) was an incredible success in Japan, making more money than any movie released here before it. A wonderful tale of the conflict between man and nature, it's told in masterful style by master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. This very special Japanese release features *3 DVDs* that are just loaded with extras. In addition to the full Japanese version, you get 8 different language versions -- English, French, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FANSB2787 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ANSB2787#R0 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:15:03 -0500 Otherwise known as Lagann-hen or the Lagann chapter, the concluding half of the Gurren Lagann theatrical film experience is the story of the final concluding 12 episodes (16-27) of the TV series, plus a significant amount of original animation produced for the film. We join the now grown cast of the show as their battle against Lord Genome expands to a galactic scale, coming to a climactic finish you'll never forget. This newly released DVD master of the film is presented in full, crisp... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8046 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8046#R0 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:29:52 -0400 Studio Ghibli has come into its own as one of the world's foremost animation houses. This latest DVD release tells the story of a young girl, Haru, who saves a cat prince from being hit by a truck. In return for saving his son's life, the king of cats changes Haru into a cat to marry his son. But everything is not as it would seem, a war rages between the cats, and Haru isn't so sure she's up to marrying the prince. Directed by Hiroyuki Morita and based loosely on the manga Baron - Neko No... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8078 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8078#R4 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:20:21 -0400 Studio Ghibli completists will definitely be interested in this -- "Short Short", a complete collection of all the odds and ends (commercials, music videos) that Ghibli has created over the years, from 1992 to 2005. Included in this 42 minute collection are shorts directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshifumi Kondou, Yoshiyuki Momose, Osamu Tanabe, Shinji Hashimoto, and Takeshi Inamura, and feature not only new characters, but familiar characters from Totoro, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, and... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8036 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8036#R1 Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400 The runaway hit anime movie from Hayao Miyazaki, this is Spirited Away (Japanese title Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi , or the Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro), the film that sunk Titanic as the top-grossing film of all time in Japan. This is the brand new DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Home Entertainment, and it's a dynamite one for fans and collectors of Hayao Miyazaki's excellent feature films. The charming story follows Chihiro, a girl who is moving to a new town with her... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FVWDZ8002 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/VWDZ8002#R1 Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400 Enjoy one of Hayao Miyazaki's best-loved works, with the excellent 2-disc release of My Neighbor Totoro. A wonderful film about a magical discovery of two girls, Totoro is filled with incredibly and memorable characters -- the magical Totoro, the unforgettable Neko-bus (cat bus), and more. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena Vista Japan, this release includes both the original Japanese version and the English-dubbed, as well English subtitles, so you can enjoy the film any way...