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Hello Ghibli Community and welcome to this month's newsletter made by the #ghibligazette team!! Once again, team has worked hard to put together a great newsletter for all of you so I hope you will all read it!<3

Table of Contents :girl: 🏻 :cat2: ‍⬛

                                       🧹Community Updates

                                       🧹Birthday Bulletin

                                       🧹Artist Spotlight

                                       🧹Writer’s Space

                                       🧹Did You Know?

                                       🧹YouTube Highlights

                                       🧹Articles Overview

                                       🧹Closing Quote

COMMUNITY UPDATES

by: Luka

:seedling: May Mini-Challenges :deciduous_tree:

The May Mini-Challenges are here! To participate and to see the prompts click #4) in your entries as well!

Current Challenges:

• May Mini-challenges ] (ends May 31st)

•SGA Introduction Activity (ongoing)

• 30 Day Ghibli Challenge (ongoing)

• 30 Day Drawing Challenge (ongoing)

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• details will be given in a future announcement.

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That’s all for this month’s Community Updates section, we hope you enjoyed reading about our latest news! Feel free to visit the Help Desk chat if you have any questions about the information mentioned here.

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BIRTHDAY BULLETIN

by: Luka

Hello and welcome to the Birthday Bulletin Section of the Ghibli Gazette! Here, we gather names from the Birthday Board and show them off right here for everyone to wish the next month's people a Happy Birthday!

So without further ado…let's see the Birthdays coming up for MAY!

                                 :birthday: 1st: Hotaruja Totoro

                                 :birthday: 2nd: Mixtolo

                                 :birthday: 4th: Haru Yoshioka

                                 :birthday: 5th: moc

                                  :birthday: 7th: Love Bug

                                 :birthday: 8th: Ally

                                 :birthday: 9th: Angel

                                 :birthday: 13th: Maran Rose

                                 :birthday: 21st: Menthe

                                 :birthday: 22nd: SummerSami

                                 :birthday: 23nd: GabbyGalindo

                                 :birthday: 24th: 24Ghibli

                                 :birthday: 29th: Rylee

                                 :birthday: 30th: Uchu

Wow! What a nice bunch of Birthdays we got here, be sure to wish all of them a Happy Birthday!

If you want to see your name up here on the Birthday Bulletin section. Just comment your Birthday Month and Day on the Birthday Board! Enjoy this month, and enjoy every single day to the fullest! Love yall!

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

by: Luka

Kiki by Brynn

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The Cat Returns by Brynn

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WRITER’S SPACE

by: Luka

Hello Ghibli community, it’s that time of the month to give a spotlight to a post from our great . This month’s spotlight goes to… My Neighbor Totoro Stage Play Review by Hero of Ghibli!

http://aminoapps.vertvonline.info/p/h3u1gy9

In this blog, the author talks about seeing the Totoro play in London during spring break. They share their thoughts as a big fan of Ghibli and theatre. The blog describes the great acting, nice costumes, and how the play brought the story to life in a magical way.

That’s it for the writer’s space this month. Keep making awesome posts to get spotlighted!

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DID YOU KNOW?

by: Luka

Hey guys, today my facts are on the inspirations and cool things of the Studio Ghibli Movies.

1. The Sound of Totoro’s Roar: Totoro’s deep, rumbling roar was created using slowed-down recordings of a tuba and a lion’s growl.

2. Ghibli’s "Time Off" After Each Film: After completing a film, the studio often gives staff extended breaks to recover from the intense production schedules.

3. Hayao Miyazaki is a Perfectionist: He often redraws or reworks entire scenes even after they are considered finished by the animation team.

4. Miyazaki's Storyboarding Process: He creates storyboards scene-by-scene with no finalized script, allowing the story to develop organically during production.

5. The Crow in Howl’s Moving Castle: Howl’s black crow disguise is inspired by traditional European fairy tales where shapeshifting is common.

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YOUTUBE HIGHLIGHTS

by: Hero of Ghibli

“When The Writer Knows Better Than To Just Pick Sides”

From: Squampopulous

Posted: April 11th, 2025

Commentary: This analysis goes about the trio of Ashitaka, San, and Lady Eboshi in Princess Momonoke. It breaks down what makes the writing so great, their perspectives are shown and how there’s no true protagonist of the iconic film from Studio Ghibli.

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“Princess Mononoke: More Relevant Than Ever”

From: The Soak

Posted: April 10th, 2025

Commentary: The video goes over the various ways of how even though this movie came out in 1997 there are various ways the themes of this masterpiece are still prevalent in today’s world.

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[“Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 | Announcement Trailer”|https://youtu.be/t1ie4VEdiqw?si=peZ7eibqPgvO5MUz]

From: GKIDS Films

Posted: April 18th, 2025

Commentary: This trailer showcases the movies that will be released for this year’s Ghibli Fest.

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ARTICLES OVERVIEW

by: Luka

AI imitations could never replace the art of Studio Ghibli

Description: The article from Monocle explains why AI art can’t truly copy the magic of Studio Ghibli. It says that while AI can make images that look like Ghibli’s style, they don’t have the deep feelings, life experiences, or messages—like peace and love for nature—that Hayao Miyazaki puts into his films. The writer also points out that it’s unclear if using a studio’s style this way is even legal, and reminds us that real human creativity is something AI can’t replace. Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: monocle.com

Author: Fiona Wilson

Date Posted: 28/04/2025

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Five SFF Books That Feel Like Studio Ghibli Films

Description: This blog celebrates the masterful storytelling of Studio Ghibli films, particularly their impactful endings. It acknowledges the studio's ability to tackle a wide range of themes, from childhood innocence to complex issues like war and environmental destruction. Each film offers a complete narrative arc, providing thoughtful conclusions and hopeful resolutions. The blog highlights ten memorable endings from Studio Ghibli films, including Chihiro's self-actualization in "Spirited Away," Taeko's self-discovery in "Only Yesterday," and Nausicaä's act of comion in "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind." It emphasizes the universal appeal of Studio Ghibli's films, which resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and encourages further reflection on their multi-layered storytelling. Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: reactormag.com

Author: Axie Oh

Date Posted: 30/04/2025

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Japan Considers Making AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Images Illegal

Description: Japan is considering the legality of AI-generated images that imitate Studio Ghibli's distinctive style. The issue was raised in the House of Representatives by Masato Imai, who questioned whether such "Ghiblification" constitutes copyright infringement. Hirohiko Nakahara responded that while using similar styles or ideas isn't illegal, creating AI images that closely resemble actual Ghibli works could potentially violate copyright laws. This discussion reflects growing concerns about AI's impact on creative industries and the need to address legal and ethical challenges in this evolving landscape. Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: petapixel.com

Author: Matt Growcoot

Date Posted: 21/04/2025

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CLOSING QUOTE

by: Luka

“Sometimes What You're Looking For, Comes When You're Not Looking At All” - Ocean Waves

This quote from Ocean Waves (1993) means that sometimes the things we truly want or need—like love, answers, or happiness—appear when we stop trying so hard to find them. It reminds us that life can surprise us, and good things often come when we least expect them.

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That's all for this month's newsletter; I hope it helped you know more about Amino and Studio Ghibli. Have a great day. Bye!!♡