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New Ghibli Exhibition on Hayao Miyazaki's Anime World

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New Ghibli Exhibition on Hayao Miyazaki's Anime World

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"Ghibli Park and Ghibli Exhibition" brings the magical world of Ghibli to life.

The exhibition, sponsored by The Sankei Shimbun and others, opened on April 15 at the Kobe City Museum in Chuo Ward, Kobe City. A preview was held on April 14.

Ghibli Exhibition features sketches and models of Ghibli Park by Hayao Miyazaki's son, Goro Miyazaki, who oversaw the park's production. The park is located in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture.

The meticulously created life-size models of the buildings and props from Hayao Miyazaki's works immerse visitors in Ghibli's fantasy world. Visitors can even take a ride on the cat bus from My Neighbor Totoro.

Behind the Scenes of Animation

In addition, visitors get a peek at the makings of animation. For example, visuals show the creative process that went into making Earwig and the Witch. In the animated film, 3DCG (3D computer graphics) technology creates smooth natural-looking movements.

But as the process is explained, viewers can recognize that even computer-animated films require a human touch, which has been indispensable since the age of fully hand-drawn animation.

"Ghibli Park and Ghibli Exhibition" is open to the public until June 25 (closed on Mondays except May 1). Visitors must make a reservation and can either book the date and time after purchasing the ticket or buy a ticket with a specified date and time. For details, visit the Kobe City Museum online ticket website.

Source:[Hidden Wonders of Japan] New Ghibli Exhibition on Hayao Miyazaki's Anime World
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Key phrases and vocabulary

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1. bring ~ to life ~に命を与える、~を生き生きとさせる、~を活気づける、~を現実のものとする
The author really brought history to life with her new book.
2. get a peek at ~ ~をのぞいてみる、~をチラッと見る、~をのぞき見る
If I pass by there, I will get a peek at the new shop.
3. require (ある目的のために)~を必要とする、(条件として)~を要求する、~を義務付ける
Your device requires a passcode when you restart it.
4. open to the public 一般公開される
The lecture is free and open to the public.

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Questions

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1. What does Ghibli Exhibition feature?
2. Would you like to vist the exhibition? Why?/Why not?
3. Have you watched any Ghibli movies? Which one is your favorite? If you haven’t, which one would you like to watch?
4. Why do you think are Ghibli movies so popular worldwide?

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日本語関連記事:ジブリの世界観に触れる 「ジブリ展」神戸で開幕

スタジオジブリの世界観に触れる「ジブリパークとジブリ展」(産経新聞社など主催)が4月15日から神戸市立博物館(同市中央区)で始まった。

展覧会では、愛知県長久手市のジブリパークの制作現場を指揮する、宮崎吾朗監督が描いた施設のスケッチや模型を展示。作品内の建物などを「等身大」で造る際、物語の世界をリアルに体感してもらうために重ねたこだわりを確認できるほか、中に入れる「となりのトトロ」のネコバスといった、作品の世界に実際に浸れる仕掛けもある。

また、アニメーション作品ができる過程を紹介する。「劇場版 アーヤと魔女」で使われた、立体的でなめらかな動きのアニメを生み出す「3DCG」技術の仕組みを映像も使いながら解説しており、手描き時代から欠かせない「人の手」の存在を感じさせる。

「ジブリパークとジブリ展」は6月25日まで(5月1日を除く月曜休館)。入場には予約が必要で、観覧券を購入後に日時予約するか、日時指定券を購入する。詳しくは神戸市立博物館オンラインチケットのウェブサイトまで。

出典:ジブリの世界観に触れる 「ジブリ展」神戸で開幕
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