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My favorite Miyazaki film is the classic "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind". If you haven't seen it, you should put the computer down and go watch it now. So you can imagine my excitement when I found this amazing Lego undertaking inspired by the film on Brothers Brick. You can check out the entire Flickr set here.
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I came across this trailer for a Japanese puzzle-based adventure game series that will be debuting in the U.S. on February 10th. It seems to be 1 part "Phoenix Wright", 1 part "Howl's Moving Castle", and 1 part "Brain Age". Either way, I am a big fan of the point-and-click adventure genre, and between the Miyazaki-inspired art-style and use of logic puzzles it seems like a winner to and for me. Check out the trailer below.
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I never turn down the chance to see anime on the big screen. Luckily, as an L.A. resident, the opportunity does occasionally present itself, usually through midnight showings or special premieres tied to cultural centers. Next weekend, the American Cinematheque will be presenting three of Hayao Miyazaki's phenomenal films in a Studio Ghibli showcase at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica:
- Friday, February 1 7:30pm - "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"
- Saturday, February 2 3:00pm - "My Neighbor Totoro"
- Saturday, February 2 7:30pm - "Spirited Away"
This is a rare opportunity to sample Miyazaki's craft in a theater setting, and you owe it to yourself to experience his storytelling. If you don't consider yourself an "anime" fan or simply have never seen a Miyazaki film, I assure you that you will find these films captivating, your imagination sated, and leave with a smile on your face. I have already bought my tickets to all three at fandango.com, and let me know in the comments if you are planning on attending.
- news courtesy of Anime News Network
