Kinyo Road SHOW! to broadcast “Hotaru no Haka” (Grave of the Fireflies) on April 13th

With the passing of Takahata Isao (82), one of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli with Miyazaki Hayao (77) on April 5th, NTV’s “Kinyo Road SHOW!” will be broadcasting Takahata’s masterpiece “Hotaru no Haka” (Grave of the Fireflies). 「るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編」をご覧頂きありがとうございました。来週は予定を変更、高畑勲監督追悼・「火垂るの墓」をノーカット放送します。日本アニメーション界の巨匠が描く“いのちの物語”、高畑勲監督への心からの哀悼の意と、感謝の気持ちを込めてお送りします。 #火垂るの墓 #高畑勲監督追悼 pic.twitter.com/xcoJ7Ucveh — スタンリー@金曜ロードSHOW! 公式 Read More …

Takahata Isao, co-founder of Studio Ghibli has passed away

Takahata Isao (82), one of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli with Miyazaki Hayao (77), back in 1985, has died. Takahata, best known for “Grave of the Fireflies” had died in his home after nearly a year of declining health due to heart-related issues. Takahata has Read More …