In the West, animation is often seen as "kids' stuff." In Japan, Studio Ghibli produces animated productions that rival live-action films in emotional complexity and artistic merit.

Key Productions: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Boy and the Heron. Global Appeal: Ghibli productions are slow, meditative, and hand-drawn in a digital world. Their acquisition by streaming services (via Max in the US) introduced a new generation to the beauty of Hayao Miyazaki’s storytelling, proving that popular entertainment does not need explosions to be engaging.

Home to DC Comics, Harry Potter, and Hanna-Barbera. They operate the Max streaming service.

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