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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...

Rjtech RJ-1000 Upscaling DVD Player w/ DIVX playback

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:15 -0400

Rjtech RJ-1000 Upscaling DVD Player w/ DIVX playback

J-List's region free DVD players make it easy to enjoy DVDs from every corner of the globe, be it imported anime or "Indies" titles from Japan, Europe-release PAL format discs, or anything. This outstanding player from RJ Tech is loaded with high-end features, including *upscaling* to high-def LCD or Plasma TVs, allowing DVDs to be scaled up to their maximum quality in 720p and 1080i format. It also features an HDMI connection (with included cable), the best way to connect your...

My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)

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

My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)

The long wait for Hayao Miyazaki's anime masterpiece is over, 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...

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (region 2)

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

Whisper of the Heart ~ Mimi wo Sumaseba (region 2)

A great new 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...

Asakusa T-shirt ~ Red Dragon

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:15 -0400

Asakusa T-shirt ~ Red Dragon

The Japanese dragon is a mythical creature that is very similar to the Chinese and Korean dragon. While being mentioned in Japanese mythology, it has also made it's role well known in pop culture from such as anime from DragonBall Z, Spirited away, and Final Fantasy. The kanji for dragon is pronounced as "Tatsu" or "Ryu" (Rhee-you) which is probably well recognized for the main character from Japan in the Street Fighter series of Video Games back in the 90s. For those who love to show off this...

Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:13:15 -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...

Yubaba Planter -- Spirited Away

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:18:55 -0400

Yubaba Planter -- Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki movies have not only entertained audiences all across the globe, but also teach the importance of the world of nature, how we need to treat the environment with delicate care. Now you can have these anime icons in your garden or windowsill with these acrylic sculpted planters approved by Studio Ghibli. Each planter is preassembled and prepainted in astounding detail bringing the characters from your favorite Ghibli movies to live. This particular planter is of Yubaaba from...

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...

Spirited Away Playing Cards -- Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:25:12 -0400

Spirited Away Playing Cards -- Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi

The Japanese love to play cards just as much as anyone else (only they call it "trump"). Now you can enjoy playing cards with this pack of super cute Spirited Away playing cards tucked away safely in their own sturdy clear plastic case. A variety of different scenes from the beloved movie are depicted on each card. A great way to enjoy a game. Anime collectors and Miyazaki fans will gobble them up. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Omoide Poro Poro ~ Only Yesterday (region 2)

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

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...

Ghibli Short Short Special (region 2)

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

Kompeito ~ Five Color Traditional Japanese Candy

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:17:08 -0400

Kompeito ~ Five Color Traditional Japanese Candy

Another great taste from Japan that's been around for more than a century, this is Kasugai kompeito (also written konpeito) candy, a kind of hard candy that looks like stars, exploding out in all directions. This is a tasty package of an authentic sweet candy from Japan's past, with a ziplock seal for freshness. Each package is 6" x 8" (15 x 21 cm). As seen in the Ghibli film Spirited Away, by Hayao Miyazaki (this is what Kamaji feeds to the little soot sprites). (More like this) (Direct link...

Castle in the Sky Laputa (region 2)

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

Castle in the Sky Laputa (region 2)

The long wait for one of Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's most famous and best-ever works is over, with the release of Laputa Castle in the Sky on DVD. A superb film made in 1986, just as Mr. Miyazaki was beginning his climb to international fame as the leading anime creator in Japan, it tells the fascinating story of Pazu and Sheeta and their search for the fabled floating city of Laputa, the remnant of an ancient civilization. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena...

The Cat Returns ~ Neko No Ongaeshi (region 2)

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

TALES from EARTHSEA ~ Gedo Senki (region 2)

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:19:23 -0400

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 town...

Princess Mononoke *Deluxe 3 DVD release (region 2)

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:00:20 -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...

Ocean Waves ~ Umi ga kikoeru (region 2)

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:20:32 -0400

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...

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

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

Raccoon Wars ~ Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon 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...

Studio Ghibli Collection VI -- Spirited Away ~ Rin, Kamajii, Susuwatari

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:18:55 -0400

Studio Ghibli Collection VI -- Spirited Away ~ Rin, Kamajii, Susuwatari

From the wonderful world of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli comes this full-color playset featuring the cute, lovable characters of Rin, Kamaji and Makkuro Kurosuke carrying , All of the figures are highly details, from their eyes, clothes, right down to the socks in Chihiro's shoes. The playset itself is a grassy green foreground with the stately bathhouse of the gods as the backdrop. Excellently replicated and imaginative, it will make a great collector's piece or playset. (More like this...