The Story of Studio Ghibli World Premiere in Singapore

Immersive exhibition The Story of Studio Ghibli will make its world premiere at Gardens by the Bay on Dec 18.The Singapore edition will span almost 3,500 sq m and run through July 4, 2027, said organiser M Experience in a statement on Sept 12.

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At the exhibition, visitors can journey through unforgettable moments from the Japanese animation studio's classics, including films like Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind (1984), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and The Boy And The Heron (2023), it said.

Exhibition Highlights and Immersive Worlds

It will be an immersive, walk-through experience featuring 12 life-size recreated worlds, said M Experience.

Visitors can encounter the Ohmu, the giant insects that inhabit the Sea of Corruption in Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind, stand beside Totoro while waiting for the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro, as well as wander through the mysterious streets of Spirited Away.

The showcase will also feature the world's first 8m-tall 3D recreation of the iconic bath house in Spirited Away, bringing Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama – said to be the real-world inspiration behind the setting of the movie – to Singapore's shores.

Interactive multimedia installations will be placed throughout the exhibition, which is designed for fans of all ages, allowing them to explore themes such as creativity, resilience and environmental stewardship, said M Experience.

Educational initiatives and learning opportunities are being developed to encourage deeper engagement with these themes, it added.

Further details will be made public closer to the Dec 18 opening.

The studio's films have captivated audiences worldwide through timeless storytelling, memorable characters and themes of kindness, courage, respect for nature and hope, which continue to resonate across generations, the statement said.

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