NTV would be largest shareholder of Ghibli with 42.3% share

The Nippon TV (NTV) television broadcasting company announced on Thursday that it has decided to acquire 42.3% of the shares of world-famous animation studio Ghibli. This transaction, once completed, would make NTV the largest shareholder of the Ghibli, and turn the studio into a subsidiary of Nippon TV.

    • PonyOfWar
      11•10 months ago

      Eh, not only. Some of my favorite Ghibli films are Non-Miyazaki. I mean more generally things like their old-school animation techniques (don’t want another Earwig), meaningful storytelling, not chasing current anime trends etc.

      • NixEnglish
        2•10 months ago

        Which non miyazaki is your favorite?

        • PonyOfWar
          3•10 months ago

          Whisper of the heart is definitely among my top 5.

    • Chariotwheel
      3•10 months ago

      I mean, mostly, yeah. And the parts that aren’t him are his other friends in a similiar age range. I don’t think Ghibli has any young talent of that caliber. A lot of amazing animators, but nobody that would have left a visible impression to continue carrying the torch.

      And I am not sure someone else would have the same respect as Miyazaki who can yell at them for not having enough detail in their movement. You take that from a grandmaster of the art, but would you take it from anyone?