This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on February 7, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Japanese Culture Through the Eyes of Studio Ghibli: Miyazaki, Takahata, and Beyond Evening Lecture/Seminar Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1J0542 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $20 Member $30 Gen. Admission Resize text Spirited Away, 2001 (PIcryl / CC0 1.0 Universal) The anime creations of Studio Ghibli in Japan have traversed the globe since it was founded in 1985. Linda Ehrlich, who has taught Asian studies and Japanese film for several universities, focuses on the artistic and cultural influences of two of the studio’s key films: Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi, 2001), directed by Miyazaki Hayao, and The Tale of Princess Kaguya (Kaguya-hime, 2013), directed by Takahata Isao. Ehrlich discusses these mature works by two superb animators and their teams as well as the Shinto, Buddhist, and folkloric elements in the films. She also analyzes other Studio Ghibli films, including Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke (1997) and Takahata’s Only Yesterday (Omoide poro poro, 1991). In addition, Ehrlich considers what might happen to the Ghibli brand after the death of Takahata and the (frequently) announced retirement of Miyazaki. It is highly recommended to view the films before the lecture. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
