Studio Ghibli’s next film is The Boy and The Heron.
“The Boy and the Heron” is the latest gem from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. It is getting a national release in the United States and Canada on December 8, 2023. This animated masterpiece will first grace the screens with special preview engagements starting November 22nd. Watch the trailer below!
Only recently have glimpses of the film been shown to the world, first through an English-language pre-teaser. “The Boy and the Heron” marks Hayao Miyazaki’s return to the director’s chair after a decade. This film promises to deliver his signature blend of imaginative storytelling and breathtaking animation. Miyazaki himself writes and directs this film also produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki. The upcoming film also features a captivating musical score by Joe Hisaishi and a theme song titled “Spinning Globe,” performed by J-pop sensation Kenshi Yonezu.
This captivating tale explores life, death, and creation themes in a semi-autobiographical fantasy. The story follows Mahito, a young boy longing for his mother, as he embarks on a mystical journey that bridges the realms of the living and the dead. In this enchanting adventure, death finds its end, and life discovers a new beginning. “The Boy and the Heron” is a heartfelt tribute to friendship and promises to charm audiences with its poignant narrative and stunning animation.