Taipei Exhibition | Animage Magazine and Ghibli Exhibition

◎About "Animage": "Animage" is Japan's first officially released commercial animation magazine, launched by Tokuma Shoten on May 26, 1978. As a pioneer in the animation magazine industry, it not only introduces in-depth behind-the-scenes stories and industry trends, but also shares interviews with creators and production teams, paired with previews of selected pictures, leaving fans hooked. In particular, after "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" was adapted into an animated film, it became an opportunity for the birth of Studio Ghibli. Now in its 45th year, "Animage" magazine is still an important bridge connecting animation works and fans. (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎The secret of the establishment of Studio Ghibli is revealed! "Animage" magazine has a deep connection with the establishment of Studio Ghibli. In this exhibition, the audience will be able to get a glimpse of how "Animage" led to the encounter between two animation masters, Isao Takahata and Shun Miyazaki, and how Toshio Suzuki played a key role behind the scenes, making the "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" animation a hit A wonderful story of success and box-office success. (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎The birth of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind": In this exhibition area, the audience will be able to discover the story of the birth of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and understand how "Animage" magazine started from the serialization of comics and brought this work to the big screen step by step. process. From manuscript creation to film production, we take you into the behind-the-scenes world where this legend was born. (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎The popular Nausicaa: This exhibition area will also take you to get a closer look at the still-loved protagonist of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" - Nausicaa. We specially display her classic costume in the Sea of ​​Corruption, as well as the giant god soldier restored to a medium proportion of the story, making you feel like you are in this world full of fantasy and adventure. (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎The birth of "Castle in the Sky": This exhibition area will take you back to 1985, the birth of Studio Ghibli. After the release of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind", the studio launched its first work "Castle in the Sky". At that time, Toshio Suzuki served as both the editor-in-chief of the magazine and a member of Studio Ghibli. His dual role allowed him to play a key promoter in the animation industry. Here, in addition to the exhibition content mainly featuring special reports, the 3D model of the flying ship designed by Hayao Miyazaki before the release of "Castle in the Sky" will also be displayed for the first time. The 2-meter-long flying boat was featured in a Maxell advertisement and is still intact 34 years later. (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎Exhibited for the first time in the world! The large-scale three-dimensional landscaping makes you feel like you are in an animation world. The Totoro bus passing through the cover of "Animage" magazine is the starting point of this area, symbolizing that fans can walk into the animation scene and take photos in person, as if they are in Ghibli's animation world, and leave precious memories. In order to perfectly present the unique atmosphere of Ghibli's popular animations, Studio Ghibli specially sent a team of professional craftsmen to Taiwan to create an exclusive photo scene for the first time in the world! Including classic scenes from "My Neighbor Totoro", "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind", "Castle in the Sky" and "Kiki's Delivery Service", they can also be featured on the cover of magazines, so they are definitely not to be missed! (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎Not only Ghibli, but also driving the Japanese animation craze. In the second half of the 1970s, when the animation boom was in full swing, "Animage" fully supported popular TV animations such as "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Magic Angel", and launched many special features. In this exhibition, a large number of manuscripts, precious original illustrations and posters from that year are also displayed. You can also see the miniature realistic scenes of Gundam models, allowing everyone to review the history of these works and feel the animation craze that still affects us today! (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)

◎Exquisite special exhibition limited products, don’t miss it! Exhibition-limited peripherals are only sold in souvenir shops at the exhibition venue in Taiwan! It includes products based on the chapters of "My Neighbor Totoro", "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind", "Castle in the Sky", "Kiki's Delivery Service" and other chapters, as well as exclusive new products for sale, as well as limited king insect plush toys. Fans must not miss it! (This is a photo of the exhibition in Japan, the actual exhibition scene shall be subject to the on-site)