Some Ghibli fans may be worried about the studio’s future following the acquisition announcement, but at least, the studio won’t be going anywhere. While there’s no new film project yet, Studio Ghibli is set to release its first-ever tribute album this November.
Instead of being a greatest hits collection of iconic Ghibli music, this album features new renditions of popular songs from the studio’s works.
The new album is also special as it features a lovely illustration from Goro Miyazaki.
Goro Miyazaki Draws Special Illustration for Ghibli Album
Hayao Miyazaki is synonymous with Studio Ghibli for many anime fans. After all, aside from co-founding the studio, he also directed some of Ghibli’s most iconic films, including Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
His son, Goro, is also a notable figure in the studio. Aside from directing films for the studio, Goro has also been involved in many projects within Ghibli. The latest one is the special illustration for the studio’s new album.
This illustration comes in two variations, though it’s not of a specific character. Instead, it’s an original character that’s drawn in Ghibli’s signature style.
Goro Miyazaki’s involvement in the album indicates that he will continue being part of Ghibli even though he declined offers to become the studio’s new head.
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As for the album, it will feature 13 tracks, all of which are new renditions of iconic Ghibli tracks. The official song list is as follows:
- Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro) by Shigeru Kishida of Kururi
- Country Road (Whisper of the Heart) by Kohei Matsushita
- Inochi no Namae (Spirited Away) by Lilas Ikuta of YOASOBI
- Kimi wo Mosete (Laputa: Castle in the Sky) by Leo Ieiri
- Teru no Uta (Tales from Earthsea) by Little Glee Monster
- Jinsei no Merry-Go-Round (Howl's Moving Castle) by Hayato Sumino
- Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind) by Shiori Tamai of Momoiro Clover Z
- Rouge no Dengon (Kiki's Delivery Service) by Kaela Kimura
- Hitoribocchi wa Yameta (My Neighbors the Yamadas) by Hikari Mitsushima
- Umi ni Naretara (Ocean Waves) by GReeeeN
- Mononoke-hime (Princess Mononoke) by Wakana
- Toki niwa Mukashi no Hanashi wo (Porco Rosso) by Ryuta Shibuya of SUPER BEAVER
- Sayonara no Natsu - Kikuriko-zaka Kara - (From Up on Poppy Hill) by Satoshi Takebe
Given the album’s star-studded lineup, this will no doubt be a must-listen for Ghibli fans when it gets released on November 1, 2023.
For now, there’s no word yet on a US release date for the album.
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