Studio Ghibli Announces Special Streaming Expansion

By Megan Peters

When it comes to animation, it is hard to find a more fabled name in the business than Studio Ghibli. The production house has overseen some of the best films in anime after all, and its influence on animators the world over cannot be overstated. Its gorgeous hand-done artwork is a thing of beauty, and soon, it will become easier than ever for fans to watch their favorite Ghibli films thanks to a streaming expansion. 

According to Variety, GKIDS has struck a deal to bring Studio Ghibli's films to digital rental platforms such as Vudu, Apple TV, Amazon, and more. The licensor, which has a long history with Studio Ghibli, plans to rent films in the catalog for $4.99 USD to start. The rentals will all come in HD with most titles coming with Japanese and English audio.

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This update marks the first time Studio Ghibli has been made available for digital rental. The company's most recent push online came courtesy of HBO Max as the streaming service secured exclusive rights to host the films for subscribers. This came after GKIDS made Studio Ghibli films available for digital purchase in 2019, so the company is slowly yet surely embracing the online age.

When it comes to digital rentals, nearly two dozen movies will be offered to netizens. You can check out the full list below:

  • "Castle in the Sky"
  • "The Cat Returns"
  • "Earwig and the Witch"
  • "From Up on Poppy Hill"
  • "Howl's Moving Castle"
  • "Kiki's Delivery Service"
  • "My Neighbor Totoro"
  • "My Neighbors the Yamadas"
  • "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind"
  • "Ocean Waves"
  • "Only Yesterday"
  • "Pom Poko"
  • "Ponyo"
  • "Porco Rosso"
  • "Princess Mononoke"
  • "The Secret World of Arrietty"
  • "Spirited Away"
  • "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya"
  • "Tales from Earthsea"
  • "When Marnie Was There"
  • "Whisper of the Heart"
  • "The Wind Rises"

What do you make of this Studio Ghibli update? Which of the studio's films is your favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.

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