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Studio Ghibli Vinyl Collection Available Now at Animate International

TOKYO JAPAN – December 24, 2020 – animate International have opened orders for a series of vinyl records from the works of Studio Ghibli, created by director Hayao Miyazaki & composer Joe Hisaishi.
Each of the concept albums and soundtracks has been remastered, given brand new cover art, and fitted out with commentary and liner notes.
The full collection will be available through the animate International global e-commerce store.

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Spirited Away
Spirited Away Concept Album
¥3,800
This 10 track album features an array of artists collaborating with Joe Hisaishi to bring to life the music based on Director Hayao Miyazaki's poetic notes created during production of the movie.

Spirited Away Soundtrack
¥4,800
The soundtrack recorded as played in a hall by the full New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
Theme Song: Itsumo Nando demo (Vocals: Yumi Kimura) included.
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Howl's Moving Castle
➡ Concept Music Symphonic Suite Howl's Moving Castle
¥3,800
Joe Hisaishi brings to life the world of Hayao Miyazaki Director, recorded in Prague by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
Mastering took place at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Howl's Moving Castle Soundtrack
¥4,800
Presenting the music used in the film, including theme song Sekai no Yakusoku as performed by protagonist Sophie's voice actress Chieko Baisho.
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【Nausica of the Valley of the Wind】
➡ Nausica of the Valley of the Wind Concept Album
¥3,800
A collection of pieces that could be called the origin of the music from the Nausicaä movie, created based on the atmosphere of the original manga during production of the movie.
The "Battle of Tolmekia" cover art was originally drawn by Director Hayao Miyazaki for use as a poster in Animage magazine.
A 4 page color graphic is also included.

➡ Nausica of the Valley of the Wind Soundtrack
¥4,400
A soundtrack collection recorded for the movie, based on the Concept Album.
The cover art is a watercolor painting created especially for the cover of the original manga.
It depicts Nausicaä holding a gun, ready to free a dying baby Ohm she saved from its suffering.
A 4 page color graphic & double cover art is also included.

➡ Nausica of the Valley of the Wind Symphony
¥4,400
Pieces from Nausicaä, reproduced by an orchestra.
Original composer Joe Hisaishi headed all arrangements and production.
The cover art depicts Nausicaä heading off on a journey.
A 4 page color graphic & double cover art is also included.
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Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky Concept Album
¥5,000
Director Hayao Miyazaki & producer Isao Takahata desctibed the vibe of Laputa to Joe Hisaishi, who used it to create the music on this album.
The cover art featuers a design of main characters Pazu and Sheeta cut from the theater poster.
Double Cover Art & reproduction cels of Pazu and Sheeta included.

Castle in the Sky Soundtrack
¥5,000
A soundtrack containing the songs used in the movie. The Insert Song Kimi wo Nosete is also included.
The cover art features the air pirate Captain Dola's ship, the Tiger Moth.
Double Cover Art & reproduction cels of Pazu and Sheeta included.

Castle in the Sky Symphony
¥3,800
This symphony album features symphonic recordings of the Concept Album's music, performed by an orchestra.
Orchestra: Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra/Conductor: Katsuaki Nakatani
A 4 page color graphic is also included.
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My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro Concept Music Collection
¥4,000
An Concept Album created from the desire to make music that children will love to sing loud and clear.
Vocal Track x10 + Instrumental x1
Vocals: Azumi Inoue, Joe Hisaishi, Kumiko Mori, Taku Kitahara, Suginami Junior Chorus
16 page all melodies sheet music included.

My Neighbor Totoro Soundtrack
¥3,800
Enjoy Joe Hisaishi's warm and cosy soundtrack to your heart's content. Sanpo & My Neighbor Totoro included. 4 page color graphic, commentary included.

My Neighbor Totoro Sound Book
¥3,800
The music of My Neighbor Totoro, newly recorded on violin, guitar and flute. This musical picture book warmly conveys the interactions between Totoro and children.
(Violin: Masatsugu Shinozaki/Flute: Rie Akagi/Guitar: Hiroki Miyano)
4 page color graph included.
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service Concept Album
¥3,800
Somewhere in Europe, somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea... This vibe is expressed via music in this condensed soundrack concept album.

Kiki's Delivery Service Soundtrack Music Collection
¥3,800
Insert Songs: Rouge no Dengon, Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara (Vocals: Yumi Matsutoya)
※Rouge no Dengon is movie version.
This Soundtrack Music Collection contains all the music used in the movie.
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Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso Concept Album
¥3,800
Creator & Director Hayao Miyazaki's manga Hik?tei Jidai and his music notes formed the basis for this end-of-1920's era Italian sound.

Porco Rosso Soundtrack
¥3,800
Theme Song: Sakuranbo no Minoru Koro
Ending Theme: Toki ni wa mukashi no hanashi wo
Vocals: Tokiko Kato
Performed by a full orchestra, with finely tuned acoustics.
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Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke Concept Album
¥3,800
A concept album recorded by Joe Hisaishi ahead of the soundtrack, based on the musical notes written by Director Hayao Miyazaki during movie production.

Princess Mononoke Soundtrack
¥4,800
The movie soundtrack as performed by the full Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra.

➡ Symphonic Suite Princess Mononoke
¥3,800
One year after the movie's release, Joe Hisaishi and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra recorded this new Symphonic Suite Album.

Orders are currently open at animate International.

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