Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli
The definitive collection of background art from all of Studio Ghibli's theatrical releases.
This deluxe volume features over 800 pieces of background art from 27 Studio Ghibli films, from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) to The Boy and the Heron (2023). With more than 500 pages, this commemorative edition is the most complete collection of its kind—inviting readers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking worlds created by one of the greatest animation studios in cinematic history.
Handpicked under the supervision of art director Yoji Takeshige, the 844 representative works reveal the mastery of brushwork, light and shadow, color, and perspective that define Studio Ghibli's distinctive style. Every image serves as a quiet testament to the studio’s artistic depth and storytelling magic.
Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli is more than a visual archive—it’s a tribute to the imagination, craftsmanship, and emotional resonance behind every scene.
Featured films include:
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
- Castle in the Sky (1986)
- My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
- Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
- Only Yesterday (1991)
- Porco Rosso (1992)
- Ocean Waves (1993)
- Pom Poko (1994)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995)
- On Your Mark (1995)
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- The Cat Returns (2002)
- the GHIBLIES episode 2 (2002)
- Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
- Tales from Earthsea (2006)
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)
- Arrietty (2010)
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
- The Wind Rises (2013)
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
- When Marnie Was There (2014)
- Publisher : Pie International Co., Ltd.
- Publication date : 7 Oct. 2025
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- Print length : 568 pages
- ISBN-10 : 4756259545
- ISBN-13 : 978-4756259547