Studio Ghibli Debuts Character Bags That Are Actually Friendly On The Wallet
By Mikelle Leow, 12 Jun 2023
When it comes to Studio Ghibli memorabilia, Loewe’s extensive collection is regarded as the cream of the crop—or castle in the sky, for a more fitting analogy. However, you’ll need to conjure up stacks of cash to be able to get hold of a piece.
Luckily, there’s now another Ghibli-endorsed range that’s almost as charming as the luxury models. The animation house has teamed up with Ensky, a Japanese pop-culture collectible brand, to reimagine favorites from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle as portable pals.
The series includes five adorable pochettes shaped like Totoro, Calcifer, and No Face, with see-through sections revealing your essentials. The windows are depicted as Totoro’s belly, as well as the mouths of the other characters.
Best of all, the bags are priced at only between ¥3,520 (US$25.30) and ¥3,740 (US$26.90), which means there’s finally an affordable alternative for Loewe’s coveted Howl’s Moving Castle products. In contrast, a small Puzzle bag from the label with Calcifer’s face on it will burn a US$3,300-sized hole in your pocket.
The straps on the bags are detachable, turning them into handheld pouches if you wish to stuff them inside another bag (why would you hide them though?).
Besides pochettes, the selection also features small fans (¥660, or US$4.74) based on characters from Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, and Spirited Away.
The fans are now available on Ensky’s online store, while the bags will arrive in July.
[via SoraNews24 and Ensky, images via Ensky / Kyodo News PR Wire]