The whole weekend Star Wars Celebrating Japan, the connection between the distant galaxy and its inspiring roots in the Japanese media are everywhere. But perhaps one of the most joyful celebrations of this connection is hidden in the hustle and bustle of the showroom.
On the back of the special anime and comic gallery on the celebration floor, dedicated mainly to the display of concept art and concept art and props of the first two volumes Star Wars Visionthe entire art wall invites competitors to see a special mash-up gallery that blends Studio Ghibli and Star Wars.
From Lucasfilm Star Wars Merge with iconic Ghibli movies and images Porco Rosso arrive Princess Mononokeeven involved Lucasfilm's actual official collaboration with the studio, Zen: Grog and the Dust Rabbit.
“Japan has always influenced my creativity. I grew up loving tokusatsu and attracted by the anime series Macro,” Filoni wrote in a message, an artwork from his own artwork, Ahsokanoke, depicting the styles of Ahsoka and Grogu.
“After I watched Hayao Miyazaki’s movie Princess Mononokeit changed my view of animation. I loved everything about that movie and it made a big impression on me. When I went to create Ahsoka Tano, I knew I wanted to give her a little San. So that's why Ahsoka pays homage to Miyazaki's film, with two “wolf teeth” on her cheek. ”
See the summary of Lucasfilm X Ghibli Gallery below.
Star Wars Celebrating the Lucasfilm Ghibli Mashup Art Gallery in Japan
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