Studio Ghibli has revealed its first round of official merchandise for The Boy and the Heron, the latest film directed by Hayao Miyazaki soon set to debut in U.S. theaters.Released domestically as How Do You Live?, Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron premiered in Japan earlier this year and is rapidly approaching its North American theatrical debut on Dec. 8. Studio Ghibli’s official online shop, Donguri Sora, now offers a wide variety of items based on the film, with the collection including books, plush toys, statues, mini-figures, keychains, puzzles and coin purses. The site is also selling The Boy and the Heron’s soundtrack, which features tracks by Joe Hisaishi and Kenshi Yonezu. Purchased individually, the prices range from 660 yen (about USD $4.50) to 19,800 yen (approximately $134).The collection also features numerous character figures that represent other members of the film’s cast. In addition to the “Yubiningyo” elder group and the Parakeet king, there are several different versions of the King’s brightly-colored bird soldiers, as well as a change purse modeled after Kiriko’s Gamaguchi bag that costs about 3,080 yen (USD $21). Among the more unique items in the collection is a puzzle of Heron’s famous art poster, which Ghibli initially used as its sole marketing item for the film. Those interested in more examples of Miyazaki’s artistry can likewise purchase The Art of How Do You Live, which contains background paintings, concept art and scene stills from the film. This book costs roughly 4,620 yen (USD $31).
Studio Ghibli has revealed its first round of official merchandise for The Boy and the Heron, the latest film directed by Hayao Miyazaki soon set to debut in U.S. theaters.
Released domestically as How Do You Live?, Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron premiered in Japan earlier this year and is rapidly approaching its North American theatrical debut on Dec. 8. Studio Ghibli’s official online shop, Donguri Sora, now offers a wide variety of items based on the film, with the collection including books, plush toys, statues, mini-figures, keychains, puzzles and coin purses. The site is also selling The Boy and the Heron‘s soundtrack, which features tracks by Joe Hisaishi and Kenshi Yonezu. Purchased individually, the prices range from 660 yen (about USD $4.50) to 19,800 yen (approximately $134).
The collection also features numerous character figures that represent other members of the film’s cast. In addition to the “Yubiningyo” elder group and the Parakeet king, there are several different versions of the King’s brightly-colored bird soldiers, as well as a change purse modeled after Kiriko’s Gamaguchi bag that costs about 3,080 yen (USD $21). Among the more unique items in the collection is a puzzle of Heron‘s famous art poster, which Ghibli initially used as its sole marketing item for the film. Those interested in more examples of Miyazaki’s artistry can likewise purchase The Art of How Do You Live, which contains background paintings, concept art and scene stills from the film. This book costs roughly 4,620 yen (USD $31).
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