It's been 35 years since that fateful day a girl fell from the sky! Japan's renowned animation studio, Studio Ghibli (ジブリ), is set to launch a special website and release a variety of exclusive commemorative merchandise to celebrate the 35th anniversary of its iconic film, "Castle in the Sky." The event is slated to kick off on October 23rd!
The animated film "Castle in the Sky" (天空の城ラピュタ) undoubtedly holds a special place in many people's childhood memories. This feature-length animation, produced by Studio Ghibli, marked the studio's first theatrical release. It originally premiered in Japan on August 2, 1986, earning a remarkable 580 million yen at the box office. Over 35 years later, its iconic scenes, characters, and related items continue to be cherished by countless fans, and its outstanding animation quality remains timeless.
To commemorate the film's 35th anniversary, Studio Ghibli is hosting a special merchandise sale at its official online store, "Ghibli ga Ippai Donguri Republic" (ジブリがいっぱい どんぐり共和国), as well as at physical stores across Japan. The event is scheduled to begin on October 23rd, with a variety of unique and highly collectible items set to be released. Interested fans can visit the official website for more details.
▼Pazu's Organizer, perfect for pens, glasses, and other small items. Priced at 5,280 JPY.
▼Laputa: Castle in the Sky-themed Night Light, featuring a glowing Levistone. Priced at 19,800 JPY.
▼Wooden Assembly Model of the Airship "Tiger Moth." Priced at 9,900 JPY.
[Toy Lore] "Castle in the Sky's" Air Pirate Dola: A Glimpse at Her 18-Year-Old Self?
▼Young Portrait Figure of Air Pirate Dola. Priced at 29,700 JPY.
About Air Pirate Dola's Young Portrait
▼Air Pirate Dola (ドーラ), captain of the Tiger Moth and matriarch of the Dola Gang.
▼Dola's room aboard the Tiger Moth, with a young portrait of "18-year-old Air Pirate Dola" highlighted in the red frame on the left.
▼Magnified View
▼Hayao Miyazaki's Design Sketch for Air Pirate Dola
Many other merchandise items are also available. Interested fans can visit the official website for more information.