{
  "id": 13121332,
  "title": "New Studio Ghibli notebooks are a beautiful reason to write and draw by hand [Photos]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/new-studio-ghibli-notebooks-are-a-beautiful-reason-to-write-and-draw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T13:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/09/new-studio-ghibli-notebooks-are-a-beautiful-reason-to-write-and-draw-by-hand-photos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio, has teamed up with stationery brand Rollbahn to create a line of beautiful notebooks that celebrate some of their most beloved films. In an age where digital communication often replaces the act of writing by hand, these notebooks offer a tactile, creative experience that can spark inspiration. The partnership focuses on three new designs, each drawing from different Ghibli films and featuring artwork that fans will surely appreciate.\n\nThe first notebook pays homage to the classic \"Castle in the Sky/Laputa.\" The cover art captures Pazu's morning routine, as he climbs onto his roof and greets the day with a song on his trumpet. The design showcases the attention to detail that Ghibli is known for, with a thick, high-quality paper that prevents ink bleeding and allows for writing or diagramming on the grid-patterned pages. Each page is perforated for easy removal and there is a clear pocket at the back for storing additional slips of paper.\n\nThe second notebook features a group of tanuki from the animated film \"Pom Poko.\" These characters gather to discuss ways to coexist with humans encroaching on their habitats. This cover design highlights the studio's ability to create engaging and relatable stories that resonate with audiences. The paper quality remains consistent, with perforations for easy tear-out and a cloth strap to keep the notebook securely closed.\n\nLastly, the third notebook draws inspiration from \"Earthsea,\" a Ghibli film that has received mixed reviews. The artwork showcases Arren communing with a powerful dragon, providing a fresh perspective on this lesser-known story. As with the other designs, the notebook incorporates thoughtfully considered elements, such as the binding rings that coordinate with the cover color and subtle reflective text on the front of the book. This attention to detail ensures that each notebook is a unique and functional piece of stationery that encourages both writing and drawing.",
  "summary": "Ghibli’s partnership with Japanese stationery brand Rollbahn expands to include three more theatrical anime. In the digital age, you don’t actually need to write by hand in order to put your thoughts into readable words, but many will say that nothing gets the creative juices flowing quite like putting pen to paper. And if artistic […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Studio Ghibli partners with Rollbahn for new notebook line inspired by their films",
    "Three designs based on Castle in the Sky, Pom Poko, and Earthsea",
    "Each notebook features high-quality paper, perforations, and unique binding elements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}