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Uncover the Hidden Gem: Delve into the World of Panda! Go Panda! at a Spectacular Museum Exhibition

Discover the lesser-known pre-Ghibli project by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata at a captivating exhibition.
Uncover the Hidden Gem: Delve into the World of Panda! Go Panda! at a Spectacular Museum Exhibition

Highlights

  • Experience the captivating world of Panda! Go Panda!, a pre-Ghibli film by Miyazaki and Takahata, often overshadowed by their more famous works.
  • Explore an interactive exhibit at the Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi, Japan, showcasing original storyboards, set recreations, and themed food.
  • Unearth the movie's origins, well-received in Japan, that incorporated original rejected ideas and embraced a unique and endearing storyline.

Long before the iconic Studio Ghibli came into existence, the renowned duo of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata was already creating cinematic wonders. A remarkable 13 years prior to the founding of Studio Ghibli, they collaborated on a movie that, while still cherished by many, has been somewhat overlooked in the shadow of the studio's immensely popular films.

Their creation, Panda! Go Panda!, emerged in 1972, predating Studio Ghibli's debut film, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, by 12 years. To honor the legacy of Panda! Go Panda!, an enthralling interactive exhibition has been unveiled at the Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi, Japan.

The release of Panda! Go Panda! coincided with Japan's

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