Studio Ghibli
Publisher
Studio Ghibli ; GKids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc (82 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
日本語
Description
Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.
2) Ponyo
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Blu-ray version ; widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Includes World of Ghibli, an extraordinary interactive experience.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray disc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc + 1 booklet (11 pages ; 15 cm)
Language
English
Description
A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006, c2004
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A young woman named Sophie is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and is turned into an old woman who is unable to tell anyone of her plight.
Publisher
Sentai Filmworks
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
[Blu-ray] ; Remastered ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (Blu-ray) (approximately 89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As the Empire of the Sun crumbles upon itself and a rain of firebombs falls upon Japan, the final death march of a nation is echoed in millions of smaller tragedies. Seita and his younger sister Setsuko are two children born at the wrong time, in the wrong place, and now cast adrift in a world that lacks not the care to shelter them, but simply the resources. They are forced to fend for themselves in the aftermath of fires that swept entire cities...
7) Porco Rosso
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Slouching towards middle age, Porco Rosso makes his living by flying about in his red bi-plane and fighting sky bandits who prey on cruise ships sailing the Adriatic. When he's not engaging in dog fights, this pilot lives on a deserted island retreat. Porco was once a strappling young man, but after his entire squardron was wiped out, he is mysteriously transformed into a pig. Then he is defeated in a dogfight against a dashing American rival, who...
Publisher
New Video
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the year 1963 in Yokohama, an innocent romance blossoms between two high school students, Umi and Shun. As Japan recovers from World War II and prepares to host the 1964 Olympics, the mood contains both optimism and conflict as the younger generation struggles to escape the shackles of the past. While trying to save a dilapidated Meiji-era club house from demolition, the relationship flourishes. But a buried secret from their past emerges to cast...
Series
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Blu-ray + DVD.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two young sisters spend a summer in the Japanese countryside with their father. The children's strange new home turns out to be a wonderland filled with creatures and a trio of furry woodland sprites who can only be seen by children.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.
12) Ponyo
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Blu-ray + DVD edition.
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray disc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD
Language
English
Description
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
13) Ponyo
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
Series
Publisher
distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2013.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray disc (119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD-video
Language
English
Description
Sophie, who helps out at her late father's hat shop, is transformed one day by a witch into an old woman. Sophie seeks out the help of the wizard Howl, who has an amazing moving castle which is fueled by a fire demon named Calcifer. Limited quantities will include bonus DVD version of the film.
Publisher
distributed in the U.S. by Cinedigm Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Special ed., Blu-ray + DVD [ed.]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 91 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (16 p. : col. ill. ; 15 cm.)
Language
English
Description
"Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the Olympics. Against this backdrop of hope and change, a friendship begins to blossom between high school students Umi ... and Shun ... but a buried secret from their past emerges to cast a shadow on the future and pull them apart"--Container.
16) Spirited away
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Blu-Ray + DVD [edition]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (10 pages : color illustrations ; 15 cm).
Language
English
Description
A young girl, Chihiro, finds herself trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 125 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
日本語
Description
Pazu is an engineer's apprentice who finds Sheeta, a young girl, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for Laputa, a legendary floating castle, and vow to unravel they mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from learing the truth.
18) Spirited away
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003], c2001
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 125 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
日本語
Description
Chihiro, a young girl, is trapped in a strange world of spirits that has turned her parents into pigs. Chihiro must call on her courage to free herself and her parents and return to the real world.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
日本語
Description
A young witch named Kiki and her chatty black cat Jiji befriend a bakery owner. Kiki is an enterprising young girl, but she must follow tradition in order to become a full-fledged witch. Landing in a far-off city, and with the help of her new friend, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.