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About the GHIBLIES

Meet the GHIBLIES (ギブリーズ), a comedy anime by Studio Ghibli (2000). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Two Ghibli created shorts about the happenings in fictional animation studio, presumably based to some extent on their own. The first was aired during a TV special about Ghibli, the second shown in theatres alongside 'The Cat Returns'.

More of the story: Note that the animation studio in these shorts is not spelled ジブリ (hepburn: 'jiburi'), but ギブリ (hepburn: 'giburi').

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 2 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Ghibli, so the studio's house style defines how the GHIBLIES looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2000, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.