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In depth ｜ STUDIO GHIBLIWhat Is Studio Ghibli? The Full Story of the Japanese Animation Studio That Won Over the WorldHow did Studio Ghibli reach the top of world animation? Drawing on official records and primary sources, we trace its founding, the roles of Miyazaki, Takahata and Suzuki, its contrarian business model, and its limits.

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