Ghiblipedia: A Bite-Sized Guide to the Creatures, Characters and Creators of Studio Ghibli

By: Leader, Michael, Cunningham, Jake

Published by Welbeck, 2026-08-20

Explore the characters, creatures, people and places of Studio Ghibli in this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. From Arrietty to Zeniba, join Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, authors and hosts of the Ghibliotheque podcast, on a new journey through the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli. Ghiblipedia dives into the details of the world's greatest animation studio, featuring more than 200 bite-sized entries spanning every film - from My Neighbour Totoro to Spirited Away to The Boy and the Heron - and beyond. Across seven themed chapters, you'll find illuminating facts and fascinating trivia about everything from iconic creatures (Totoro, No-Face), famous characters (Porco Rosso, Nausicaa) and legendary filmmakers (Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata), as well as locations, contraptions, influences and much more besides. Illustrated throughout with more than 150 beautiful photographs, artworks and stills, this is a stunning addition to any Ghibli fan's bookshelf.