Ghibli’s Great Exhibition
Alright, so
the original plan was to tour the actual Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo. I still
plan to do that one day. If you’re thinking about visiting the museum for yourself,
keep in mind you’ll need to buy your tickets far in advance. I’m talking many,
many month before you go.
Because apparently
a month ahead of time isn’t enough; a sharp kick in the balls that realization
was.
I wanted to
have an Out and About for Ghibli
Month and luckily one became available. Ghibli’s Great Exhibition showcases
from the Studio’s 30 year history; from Nausicaä to its newest production Red Turtle. While not being able to go to the museum was a letdown,
this made up for it in a big way.
We once
again head back to the always impressive Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hill, the
same venue which housed The Exhibition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. I love
going here because it’s an absolutely fantastic location for both breathtaking
citywide shots of Tokyo and truly one-of-a-kind displays.
What to
expect? This is a glimpse in the painstaking work that went into every Ghibli
production for the past three decades. Every stroke, every line, every bit of color that goes into creating one of the world’s greatest animation line ups.
