Studio Ghibli
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Studio Founding
Studio Ghibli was founded on June 15, 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Toshio Suzuki and Yasuyoshi Tokuma in Koganei, Tokyo.
Nausicaä de la Vallée du Vent Release
Release of 'Nausicaä de la Vallée du Vent', before the official founding of the studio.
Le Château dans le Ciel Release
Release of 'Le Château dans le Ciel'.
Mon Voisin Totoro Release
Release of 'Mon Voisin Totoro'.
Kiki la Petite Sorcière Release
Release of 'Kiki la Petite Sorcière'.
Porco Rosso Release
Release of 'Porco Rosso'.
Ocean Waves Release
Release of 'Ocean Waves' for television.
Princesse Mononoké Release
Release of 'Princesse Mononoké'.
Distribution Agreement
Studio Ghibli entered a global distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Studios.
Le Voyage de Chihiro Release
Release of 'Le Voyage de Chihiro', the highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema history.
Death of Isao Takahata
Death of Isao Takahata.
Le Garçon et le Héron Release
Release of 'Le Garçon et le Héron'.
Nippon TV Acquisition
Nippon Television Network Corporation acquired 42.3% of Studio Ghibli, becoming its main shareholder.
AI Controversy
Studio Ghibli reacted to unauthorized use of AI to create images inspired by its films.
Financials
Studio Ghibli declared a net income of 4.9 billion yen and total assets of 38.8 million yen.