Studio Ghibli Has Confirmed Two New Movies In The Works!

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2020 is already starting off great and we’ve got more good news coming your way!

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Studio Ghibli has confirmed that it is currently working on not one, but TWO new movies this year!

As part of the their annual New Year message, the iconic Japanese animation studio revealed its prospective plans, one of which will be Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film since he came out of retirement – Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka (How Do You Live?).

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The message also included detailed news of the second project.

It reads:

“Happy New Year to all.

Thank you for always supporting Studio Ghibli.

Last year was not a bad year for Studio Ghibli, because it was possible to share the news of our Kabuki stage production and other works; the official announcement of Ghibli Park, and active overseas development. However, disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains in Japan are continuing, and it is painful to think that there are a lot of people who are forced to have a hard life even at this time. We would like to express our sincere condolences to those affected by the damage, and pray for the rebuilding of our lives as soon as possible.

By the way, the zodiac sign of 2020 is “rat”. Rats are symbolic of prosperity because of their prolific reproduction, and are also said to be the angels of the god of fertility. I hope that the stagnant mood of society will be renewed, and that we will have a year of hope.

Studio Ghibli continues to work on two new films. Also, Ghibli Park has started in earnest, so we hope to be able to deliver a lot of excitement this year.”

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The message however, does not provide any further information about the two upcoming projects.

Release dates have also not been revealed just yet, but we’ll keep you updated.

Fans of course are excited for the upcoming projects from Studio Ghibli!

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— christophe (@ChristopheJudek) January 3, 2020

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— ¯\_( ಥ_ಥ)_/¯ (@becca_johansen) January 3, 2020

Sweeeeeeeeet, best animated film house on earth

— Jo Cez (@JordanCezar1) January 3, 2020

Tell Ghibli, I'm crying tears of gold. Please let this be the best 2020 animated films ever

— Kaixisama (@kaixiaama) January 3, 2020

TWO NEW STUDIO GHIBLI FILMS?! 😍 https://t.co/DYKKTaX9sQ

— Bellingham Film Palace (@BellinghamFilmP) January 5, 2020

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— Gabe Ojeda 😈 (@gabeojeda) January 3, 2020

YESS pic.twitter.com/gNNVg20vvN

— Abieser Rodriguez (@abieser95) January 4, 2020

😍 I can't wait!

— SkyrielMC (@SkyrielMc) January 4, 2020

Ooh, can't wait to see, give us "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle" vibes. pic.twitter.com/TG4iXu0fuA

— King Finley (@Peedey_1) January 3, 2020

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— Eric Carvalho (@xEricRc) January 3, 2020

We’re super excited about what’s to come from this iconic Japanese studio!

Will you be watching these new upcoming movies? Let us know!

Info via IGN