Studio Ghibli has released new child-sized towels for the summer. Inspired by two cult classics, My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, these towels are officially tagged as “perfect for the pool or beach★”.
Studio Ghibli's official store, Donguri Sora, has released two new child-sized towels: “My Neighbor Totoro – Totoro and Watermelon Children's Towel” and “Fruit and Towel Delivery Service for Children” Kiki's sister Jiji”. Each retails for 1,100 yen, and foreign fans can purchase them through an authorized shipping service. Both are 100% cotton, measure 40 x 110cm, have snap buttons and are described as being made from “a natural material with excellent moisture-wicking properties! The outer material is treated with fabric and has a comfortable smooth texture. It feels very comfortable.” against your skin♪.” Readers can see images of newly launched items with summer motifs such as watermelon, strawberries and flowers below.
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My neighbor is Totoro
When two girls move to the countryside to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with magical forest spirits living nearby.
Release date April 16, 1988
Studio Ghibli Studio
Cast Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto, Tanie Kitabayashi
Running time 86 minutes
Kiki's delivery service
A young witch, in her year of forced independence, finds integrating into a new community difficult when she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Release date December 20, 1990
Studio Ghibli Studio
Cast Kirsten Dunst,Phil Hartman,Janeane Garofalo,Matthew Lawrence
Running time 1 hour 43 minutes
Source: Donguri Sora (Totoro, Kiki)