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  • Totoro threads the needle as Uniqlo drops Ghibli gear this July

    Totoro threads the needle as Uniqlo drops Ghibli gear this July

    MUMBAI: When fashion meets fantasy, expect a wardrobe straight out of a dream or a Ghibli film. Uniqlo is all set to sprinkle a bit of My Neighbour Totoro magic into your closet. The global apparel giant announced the third edition of its highly anticipated UT collaboration with Studio Ghibli, titled “My Dear”, which will hit shelves across India on July 4, 2025.

    This latest drop from the cult-favourite collaboration features 14 designs celebrating the iconic storytelling and whimsy of Studio Ghibli. Expect artistic nods to beloved films and characters, from soot sprites to forest spirits, brought to life through UT’s crisp cuts and cotton charm.

    The line-up includes 11 styles for men priced between Rs 1,490 and Rs 2,490, and six adorable styles for kids starting at just Rs 990. All items will be available at Uniqlo stores across India and online, making it easier than ever for fans to wear their fandom on their sleeves quite literally.

    The visuals this time around are extra special, thanks to returning Thai artist Kanyada Phatan, known for her delicate interpretations of Ghibli’s universe, and Studio Ghibli’s own legendary producer Toshio Suzuki, whose sketches have been woven into the fabric of the campaign.

    The “My Dear” launch will also be marked by a special event, though Uniqlo is still keeping those details under wraps. Given the previous buzz around this collaboration which first launched in February 2022 fans can expect a summer splash of colour, nostalgia, and cinematic flair.

    With Ghibli’s emotional storytelling and Uniqlo’s wearable minimalism, this capsule collection is bound to enchant both fashionistas and anime loyalists alike. So mark your calendars, because on 4 July, your T-shirt drawer might just get its own fairy-tale ending.

  • Netflix rides Japanese anime wave with original content

    Netflix rides Japanese anime wave with original content

    MUMBAI: Netflix has found a way to stave off competition from upcoming streaming giants Disney and Apple. The company is betting on Japanese anime such as Ultraman and Eden. According to a report in Mint, Netflix is also eyeing award-winning anime from Studio Ghibli such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. It may even get the entire streaming rights for Studio Ghibli in Japan.

    Mint quoted Netflix director Japan and anime John Derderian as stating that Japan is among the “top two creators of stories in the world with Hollywood”. Studio Ghibli has resisted the move to OTT and still prefers to release in theatres and physical format. However, with streaming becoming more popular, Netflix has grabbed a chunk of viewers from the country and hopes to do the same in other parts of Asia.

    Netflix has seen increasing popularity for Japanese anime outside its home country and aims to fuel that. Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America are the key markets.

    Disney+ is expected to offer more content for a lower price given its huge library. Netflix will have to invest in original anime if it wants to retain and grow its subscribers. It has tied up with five animation studios. OTT also gives the animation industry more control over the content. The idea is to make five or 10-year deals so that studios can invest in content and people.

    But it has competition since Amazon also released an anime Blades of the Immortal. Netflix’s Ultraman was an animated reboot of a classic Japanese show. It was developed along with Kenji Kamiyama.