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Studio Ghibli

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Timeline

1984

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Release

Release of *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind* under Tokuma Shoten name, leading to the establishment of Studio Ghibli.

1985

Studio Ghibli Founded

Studio Ghibli founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki with funding from Tokuma Shoten in Tokyo.

1986

Castle in the Sky Release

First official Studio Ghibli release with the movie *Castle in the Sky*.

1996

Distribution Agreement

Tokuma and Walt Disney Studios entered a worldwide distribution agreement for Studio Ghibli's theatrical library.

2002

Academy Award Win

*Spirited Away* wins an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

2005

Separate Company

Studio Ghibli became a separate company after operating as a division of Tokuma Shoten.

2014

Hayao Miyazaki Honorary Award

Hayao Miyazaki received an Honorary Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards.

2018

Isao Takahata Passed Away

Isao Takahata passed away.

2020Mar 31

Capital

Studio Ghibli's capital was reported as 10 million yen.

2020

Net Income

Net Income (fiscal year ending March 2020): 680 million yen

2023

Employee Count

Studio Ghibli has 190 employees.

2023

Nippon TV Acquisition

Nippon Television Network Corporation acquired a 42.3% stake in Studio Ghibli.

2024

Net Income

Net Income: ¥4.9 billion

2024

Total Assets

Total Assets: ¥38.8 million