:hatching_chick: April Newsletter :hatching_chick:

Welcome to this month's newsletter made by the #ghibligazette team!! Once again, team has worked hard to put together a great newsletter for all of you so I hope you will all read it!<3

Table of Contents 🪺

                                        :rabbit2: Community Updates

                                       :rabbit2: Birthday Bulletin

                                       :rabbit2: Did You Know?

                                       :rabbit2: YouTube Highlights

                                       :rabbit2: Articles Overview

                                       :rabbit2: Closing Quote

COMMUNITY UPDATES

by: Luka

:rabbit2: April Mini-Challenges :rabbit2:

The April Mini-Challenges are here! To participate and to see the prompts click here. to include the Hashtag -

#4) in your entries as well!

Current Challenges:

• April Mini-challenges ] (ends on April 30th )

•SGA Introduction Activity (ongoing)

• 30 Day Ghibli Challenge (ongoing)

• 30 Day Drawing Challenge (ongoing)

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• details will be given in a future announcement

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That’s all for this month’s Community Updates section, we hope you enjoy reading about our latest news! Feel free to visit the Help Desk chat if you have any questions about the information mentioned here.

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BIRTHDAY BULLETIN

by: Luka

Hello and welcome to the Birthday Bulletin section of the Ghibli Gazette Newsletter! In this section, we're going to grab all the Birthdays this month from the Birthday Board! That way we can announce them here for everyone to know!

So the Birthdays in the month of April are…

                                  :birthday: 4th: Ilmari

                                  :birthday: 6th: Jen

                                  :birthday: 7th: Angel

                                  :birthday: 15th: Luka

                                  :birthday: 19th: Kazuo21

                                  :birthday: 24th: Damien

Wow! What a sweet little bunch of Birthdays we got here!

Be sure to wish all these special people a Happy Birthday! Don't forget, you can also have your Birthday announced here in the Newsletter! Be sure to comment your Birthday Month and Day, and any name IF you prefer a specific one, on the Birthday Board! Have an amazing month all of you, and try new things that you haven't done before to spice up your month!

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DID YOU KNOW?

by: Luka

Hey guys, today my facts are about Studio Ghibli:

1. The “Retirement” That Never Lasts: Miyazaki has retired multiple times, only to return to filmmaking again. His latest comeback film, The Boy and the Heron (2023), continues his legacy of stunning animation.

2. The Mysterious Song in Laputa: Castle in the Sky: The song "Kimi wo Nosete" (Carrying You) became one of the most beloved songs in Japan, often sung at school graduations.

3. Studio Ghibli’s Films Are Rarely Made with a Specific Audience in Mind: Miyazaki and Takahata believed that stories should be universal, so they never strictly targeted children or adults.

4. The Train Scene in Spirited Away Wasn’t Originally in the Script: The hauntingly beautiful train ride was added later in production, reflecting Chihiro’s emotional growth and the age of time.

5. Ghibli Uses Realistic Sound Effects: Footsteps, water splashes, and even the crunch of food are carefully recorded to make the films feel more immersive.

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YOUTUBE HIGHLIGHTS

by: Hero of Ghibli

[“PRINCESS MONONOKE 4K Restoration | Official Trailer - In IMAX March 26”|https://youtu.be/I1dHzoRl0sQ?si=_ouzJpDmfKqnoQj1]

From: GKIDS Films

Posted: March 11th, 2025

Commentary: This is a cool trailer for the rerelease of Princess Mononoke.

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“The Secret To Creating Like Hayao Miyazaki”

From: Mobius Studio

Posted: March 7th, 2025

Commentary: This cool video goes into how Miyazaki brings the iconic and magical worlds of Ghibli to life.

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“Inside the Mind of Hayao Miyazaki”

From: Sock Sensei

Posted: March 15th, 2025

Commentary: A deep dive into the mind of the legendary director behind the iconic studio.

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ARTICLES OVERVIEW

by: Luka

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images: 'An insult to life itself'

Description: The article talks about the controversy over AI-made images that look like Studio Ghibli’s art. These pictures became popular online, but some people worry about AI copying real artists. Hayao Miyazaki, Ghibli’s co-founder, has criticized AI art, calling it “an insult to life itself.” Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: euronews.com

Author: Casey Baseel

Date Posted: 28/03/2025

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Studio Ghibli announces new anime short in production, now recruiting staff to make it ]

Description: Studio Ghibli has announced a new short animation project and is hiring staff to help create it. The studio is looking for digital painters and background artists with experience in animation and Photoshop. Applicants must be Japanese residents as of April 30, with contracts lasting 6–7 months. Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: soranews.com

Author: Casey Baseel

Date Posted: 28/03/2025

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Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies let you bond with animals of Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky ]

Description: Studio Ghibli has released a new collection of bean bag plushies featuring animal characters from films like Princess Mononoke and Castle in the Sky. These plushies, including Yakul and fox squirrels, are designed to bring fans closer to the beloved creatures from the studio’s films. The collection is available at Donguri Kyowakoku, Ghibli's official merchandise store. Read the blog for more information :information_source:

Source: soranews.com

Author: Casey Baseel

Date Posted: 31/03/2025

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CLOSING QUOTE

by: Luka

"Sometimes You Have To Fight For The Things That are Worth Fighting For" - Arrietty (2010)

This quote means that there are certain things in life that are so important, they’re worth putting in the effort and standing up for, even if it’s difficult. It reminds us that some things require a fight to protect or achieve.

That's all for this month's newsletter; I hope it helped you know more about Amino and Studio Ghibli. Have a great day. Bye!! ᯓᡣ𐭩