Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation film studio, has won a total of one Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003 for "Spirited Away."
The studio's co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003 for "Spirited Away", which was distributed by Studio Ghibli. In addition, the studio's films have been nominated for a total of six Academy Awards in the Best Animated Feature category.
"Spirited Away" - won Best Animated Feature in 2003
"Howl's Moving Castle" - nominated for Best Animated Feature in 2006
"The Wind Rises" - nominated for Best Animated Feature in 2014
"The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" - nominated for Best Animated Feature in 2015
"When Marnie Was There" - nominated for Best Animated Feature in 2016
"The Red Turtle" - nominated for Best Animated Feature in 2017
It's worth noting that not all of these films were produced or directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who is often associated with Studio Ghibli. Nevertheless, all of these films were distributed by Studio Ghibli.
What other Awards has Studio Ghibli won?
Studio Ghibli has won numerous awards and accolades for their films, including:
Annie Awards - Studio Ghibli has won a total of 17 Annie Awards, which are given to honor excellence in animation. These include awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Directing, and Best Writing.
Japan Academy Film Prize - Studio Ghibli has won a total of 14 Japan Academy Film Prizes, which are given to recognize excellence in Japanese cinema. These include awards for Best Film, Best Animation Film, and Best Director.
Berlin International Film Festival - Studio Ghibli has won the Golden Bear, which is the festival's top prize, for their film "Spirited Away" in 2002.
Venice Film Festival - Studio Ghibli has won the Osella Award for Technical Achievement at the Venice Film Festival for their film "Princess Mononoke" in 1997.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards - Studio Ghibli has won several awards at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, including Best Animated Feature Film for "The Red Turtle" in 2016.
Saturn Awards - Studio Ghibli has won several Saturn Awards, including Best Animated Film for "Spirited Away" in 2003.
These are just a few examples of the many awards that Studio Ghibli has won over the years. However, according to the studio's official website, they have won more than 100 awards for their films as of 2023. This includes awards for animation, direction, music, and more.
Who is the founder of Studio Ghibli?
Studio Ghibli was founded by the prominent figures in the Japanese animation industry: animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki.
Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned animator, director, and writer, and is often considered one of the greatest animation filmmakers of all time. He has directed many of Studio Ghibli's most popular and beloved films, including "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," and "Princess Mononoke."
Isao Takahata was also a highly respected animator and director who co-founded Studio Ghibli alongside Miyazaki. He directed several acclaimed films for the studio, including "Grave of the Fireflies" and "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya." Takahata passed away in 2018 at the age of 82.
Toshio Suzuki was a former editor and producer at Tokuma Shoten, a publishing company that backed the establishment of Studio Ghibli. Suzuki played a key role in bringing Miyazaki and Takahata together to form the studio, and he served as the studio's producer for many of their films. While he was not a director or animator, his contributions to the studio's success were significant. Suzuki had stepped down as the studio's president in 2019. However, he remained involved with the studio as a senior managing director and executive producer.
What are Studio Ghibli's top films?
Studio Ghibli has produced many wonderful animated films that have won critical acclaim and captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Here are the studio's top films, based on their critical reception, box office success, and enduring popularity:
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)
Porco Rosso (1992)
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Spirited Away (2001)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
The Wind Rises (2013)
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
It's worth noting that this list is subjective and that different people may have different opinions on which Studio Ghibli films are the best. Nonetheless, these films are all highly regarded and have earned a place in the hearts of many fans.
