Just finished watching Mary and the Witch's Flower, a Japanese animation of which the art is very similar to Studio Ghibli's movies. A quick Wikipedia glance confirms it for me, there are people working at Studio Ponoc who've worked at Ghibli before. Neat, that's another studio to keep on the lookout for!

This movie has a nice enough storyline, it's action-packed and plays in a fantastic setting beyond the normal world. Just like most of Ghibli's movies. At least this one makes more sense than The Boy and the Heron, that one was just outright weird.

Anyway, I'm a sucker for stories playing in a hidden/another/secret realm beyond the normal world. I absolutely loved Spirited Away. Story-wise this one's not as great, but it was plenty enjoyable enough to watch. Graphically it's pretty good.

Basically girl moves to a new place. Finds special flowers. Ends up in some magical place. Chaos ensues! And those cats? I wish I could cuddle them! I think they could use a good cuddle, they always look so grumpy.
#StudioPonoc #StudioGhibli
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We just watched Mary and the Witch’s Flower. There were some design decisions that they could’ve been better with, a story that had the potential to be a little darker, a cute deux ex machina, an unexpected Kamiki*, and a broomstick who is a very good boy. All in all not bad.

* cast in both Ghibli and Ghibli-adjacent productions, good for him I guess

#MaryAndTheWitchFlower #StudioPonoc

Filme O Imaginário ganha novo Trailer e data na Netflix!

Descubra o mundo onde a imaginação pode ser comida por outros seres no novo filme "O Imaginário", em novo trailer!

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‘The Imaginary’ Review: Studio Ponoc’s Animated Adventure for Netflix Is an Ode to Childhood Fancy

Yoshiyuki Momose directs the second full-length feature from the Japanese company spun out of Studio Ghibli, about a young girl's make-believe friend who endeavors to save her and their relationship.

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O Imaginário: Netflix Lança Trailer de Anime com Diretor de A Viagem de Chihiro!

Assista ao trailer de O Imaginário, o novo anime da Netflix com direção de Yoshiyuki Momose, o talentoso animador de A Viagem de Chihiro!

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The Imaginary | Official #Trailer | Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA_i3D5RDvo
From #StudioPonoc, comes a story about imaginary friends.

We seem to have alot of those lately. But I like the looks of this one.
#TheImaginary #Animation #cinemastodon #Film #movies

The Imaginary | Official Trailer | Netflix

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'The Imaginary' Producer Talks Ghibli, Netflix and Studio Ponoc

Sharing the new trailer for 'The Imaginary,' Studio Ponoc chief Yoshiaki Nishimura reveals new projects and details of Netflix deal.

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Netflix Dates Studio Ponoc's Animated Feature 'The Imaginary'

Netflix will release Studio's Ponoc's animated fantasy 'The Imaginary' on July 5.

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The Imaginary: a emocionante aventura de um amigo imaginário no Netflix

O filme do Studio Ponoc, que tem ex-veteranos do Studio Ghibli, conta a história de Rudger, um ser invisível que luta para não ser esquecido por sua criadora, Amanda

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