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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. In short: 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').

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Studio Ghibli is the studio behind the GHIBLIES, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2000, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.