Studio Ghibli Books

Studio Ghibli is one of the leading Japanese animation studios. It’s wildly popular amongst children and adults alike for its iconic art style and filmmaking prowess. The movies of Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and others are beloved across several age groups and have a substantial fan base across the world.

If you too are a Ghibli fan that is interested in the trivia about the films, the books and the overall franchise that is Studio Ghibli (the complete works)—then we have just the collection for you. As fans of the studio ourselves, we at Books2Door have curated a great collection of books published as part of the Studio Ghibli Library from Viz Media. This includes art books from their blockbuster movies like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. On this page you’ll find the original manga of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind by Miyazaki, which he adapted into the iconic anime. This collection also features the novels behind Ghibli classics such as Howl's Moving Castle, amongst others. It also includes books the founders adapted in their pre-Ghibli careers, like Anne of Green Gables and Heidi.

If you are anything like us—a fan and a collector, then you know nothing beats the fulfilment of owning the best studio Ghibli books and all their various editions. Here are some books that we know will interest you…

My Neighbour Totoro The Novel Not only is this beloved Ghibli classic a popular anime film, but it is now also a children’s novel. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of this classic film, Hayao Miyazaki along with the veteran children’s author Tsugiko Kubo created the novel version of My Neighbour Totoro. The novel also features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself.

A delight for both existing fans and new readers; the novel, just like the film, also follows the story of the eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei. As the girls move to a new country home with their father; (to be closer to their ailing mother) they discover Totoro. Totoro is a magical forest spirit who takes the girls on several adventures whilst also teaching them a few life lessons along the way.

Whilst the novel is an exact adaptation of the film; it still makes great reading material for children. The illustrations, the children's protagonists, their adventures, and their fragile relationships—all make it a perfect reading experience for your kids. Also, the novel and the memorabilia about the film are a great way to introduce your kids to Studio Ghibli movies and the franchise at large.

Ghibliotheque: The Unofficial Guide to the Movies of Studio Ghibli by Michael Leader A complete and essential guide loaded with trivia about the magical world of Studio Ghibli movies—this book is a collector’s edition. Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, Ghibliotheque offers highly-informed insights and critiques of some of the greatest animated movies by the studio, including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. From Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind to Earwig and the Witch—authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham review every Studio Ghibli feature film, providing insightful background information on how the films were made. Beautifully illustrated with stills and posters, portraits of the creative team and the Studio itself; this is a comprehensive, engaging guide and trivia bible to the wonderfully complex, mysterious, and entertaining worlds of the legendary, Oscar-winning animation studio—Studio Ghibli. 

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki is an epic fantasy tale written and illustrated by the legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. A modern masterpiece, this set is the story of Nausicaa, a princess of a small kingdom. Set far in the future, after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world's ecosystem, the few surviving humans live in scattered semi-hospitable environments within what has become a "toxic jungle." Young Nausicaä lives in the arid Valley of the Wind and can communicate with the massive insects that populate the dangerous jungle. Under the guidance of the pensive veteran warrior, Lord Yupa, Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.