Miyazaki’s next movie Japan release date
Princess Mononoke
Miyazaki is probably the most recognized anime director around the world. He’s been able to capture even most American audiences with his amazing animated features. I mean, the body of work this guy has is astounding. Nearly every one of his films is one my favorites. Princess Mononoke, Porco Rosso, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Spirited Away top the list, while Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Winds, and My Neighbor Totoro round out his impressive career.
Ponyo on a Cliff
Nausicca recently reported that the Japanese release date of Miyazaki’s next film, Ponyo on a Cliff, will be in the middle of July. Why is this important? The sooner it releases in Japan, the sooner I can see it here in the US.
Each new film released by Miyazaki is translated and exported faster and faster. Princess Mononoke took over two years to reach our shores, while Spirited Away was a much quicker 14 months. And the last major picture released by Studio Ghibli, Howl’s Moving Castle, took half as long, at only seven months. Hopefully, this one will follow suit and arrive only a few agonizing months after the Japanese release.
My favorite of his films has been Princess Mononoke, but Spirited Away I find is his most popular among people I know. I wonder where Ponyo on a Cliff will fit among them. Which one is your favorite?
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I’m looking forward to seeing this. It is definitely reassuring to know that each movie took less and less time… so maybe we’ll see this only 6 months later.
Colin Devroe on January 26th, 2008 11:09 am
Of course, most of this is just positive thinking. It will most likely only play in New York and L.A., thus negating all speedy translation. Hopefully, they give him a bit more space or I can catch this at a smaller, indie theatre down here.
Sameer Barkawi on January 31st, 2008 11:52 am