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Ninokuni: The Queen of White Sacred Ash ~ PLAYSTATION 3

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:16:31 -0500

Ninokuni: The Queen of White Sacred Ash ~ PLAYSTATION 3

From the world-famous animators at Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle) and game developer Level Five (Dark Cloud, Professor Layton) comes a highly-anticipated RPG adventure. You play as the boy Oliver, whose mother has died. A toy called Shizuku comes to life and tells him that if he journeys to the land of Ninokuni ("the second country") and defeats an evil sorcerer, he may be able to bring his mother back. Together, Oliver and Shizuku travel through a rich, Ghibli-conceived...

Raccoon Wars ~ Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pom Poko (region 2)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:50:51 -0400

Raccoon Wars ~ Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pom Poko (region 2)

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...

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (Region 2 DVD)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:29:48 -0400

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (Region 2 DVD)

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...

Ocean Waves ~ Umi ga Kikoeru (region 2)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:32:12 -0500

Ocean Waves ~ Umi ga Kikoeru (region 2)

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...

Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)

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...

Omoide Poro Poro ~ Only Yesterday (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

Omoide Poro Poro ~ Only Yesterday (region 2)

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...

Princess Mononoke *Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

Princess Mononoke *Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)

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...

TALES from EARTHSEA ~ Gedo Senki (region 2)

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:26:42 -0500

TALES from EARTHSEA ~ Gedo Senki (region 2)

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...

Howl's Moving Castle (region 2)

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:40:12 -0400

Howl's Moving Castle (region 2)

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...

Castle in the Sky Laputa (Blu-ray Disc)

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:29 -0500

Castle in the Sky Laputa (Blu-ray Disc)

The beloved film that inaugurated Studio Ghibli as a force in the international animation scene, and one of Hayao Miyazaki's most beloved directorial works, now comes to us in pristine remastered Blu-ray high definition. The story of Sheeta, the girl who fell from the sky, and Pazu, the boy miner with big dreams, continues to enthrall a new generation. Watch as they travel together, outwitting enemies racing for the same goal - the mysterious city in the sky Laputa, shrouded in storms. This...

Hayao Miyazaki & Ghibli Museum (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

Hayao Miyazaki & Ghibli Museum (region 2)

A super treat for all Studio Ghibli fans, this is the official DVD celebrating the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. In addition to offering a wealth of information to serious fans and collectors on how the museum was planned and built, the disc has subtitles in English: that makes is possible for fans of Hayao Miyazaki all over the world to enjoy this amazing documentary on the creation of the Ghibli museum, hear how it was conceived and created, and journey with the camera to Europe to see some...

The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:29:52 -0400

The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)

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...

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Blu-ray Disc)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:20:01 -0400

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Blu-ray Disc)

A staggering achievement of animation, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa) is the film that made director Hayao Miyazaki into what he is today: the premier Japanese creator of animation. A thousand years in the future, the remnants of humanity struggle for survival against the giant insects of the Sea of Corruption. The story of Princess Nausicaa and her battle to save her people from the political maneuvering of Kushana of Torumekia, who seeks to destroy the insects...

Nausicaa and Laputa Fox Squirrel -- Kitsune Risu

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:20:19 -0500

Nausicaa and Laputa Fox Squirrel -- Kitsune Risu

This is a gorgeous and detailed stuffed animal replica that is part beanie baby, part plush toy. Representing the small fox squirrel that appears on the shoulders of the robot guardians of the Floating Castle in the Sky Laputa, it's also seen in Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Nausicaa (Teto). Lovingly rendered right down to its large eyes, neck tuft and pointed ears, this is an officially licensed Sun Arrow product, so you know the quality is very high. For all fans of Laputa, Nausicaa, and all...

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (Blu-ray Disc)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:18:37 -0400

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (Blu-ray Disc)

A great new remastered Blu-ray release from the classic Ghibli 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. The definitive...

Ghibli Short Short Special (region 2)

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:59:39 -0400

Ghibli Short Short Special (region 2)

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...

Spirited Away ~ Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

Spirited Away ~ Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (region 2)

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...

My Neighbors the Yamadas (Blu-ray Disc)

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:54:16 -0500

My Neighbors the Yamadas (Blu-ray Disc)

A comedy animated film based on a 4-koma (four frame) comic, this is one of the more unique films by Isao Takahata, who also created the famous Grave of the Fireflies. The story is about the dailylives of the Yamada family, father Takashi and Motsuko the mother, grandmotehr Shige, Noboru the son and Nonoko the baby daughter. It's a slice of life from Studio Ghibli's most talented staff that you will love having on Blu-Ray. This is a region free Blu-ray disc which is compatible with players from...

My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:16 -0400

My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)

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...

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Blu-ray Disc)

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:41:21 -0500

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Blu-ray Disc)

J-List extremely happy to offer the first Ghibli Blu-Ray disc featuring the hit Hayao Miyazaki film Ponyo, fully viewable on Blu-Ray players in North America (including the Sony Playstation 3) and featuring both optional subtitles for the Japanese version and the U.S. release English dubbed track! Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is a touching story about 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...