{
  "id": 14856621,
  "title": "Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/studio-ghibli-adds-new-totoro-and-jiji-blanket-socks-to-its",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/16/studio-ghibli-adds-new-totoro-and-jiji-blanket-socks-to-its-merchandise-store-in-japan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the cozy season takes hold in Japan, Studio Ghibli has introduced a pair of brand new blanket socks featuring beloved characters Totoro and Jiji. Perfect for snuggling up at home, these warm socks will provide both comfort and a touch of charm to your feet. Totoro's forest appeal is captured in calming hues that evoke the nature-filled home he inhabits, with his beloved acorns displayed above the toe section. By gently wiggling your toes, you bring Totoro to life within the socks. The length of the socks allows them to extend up your calf, providing warmth and the option to style them in various ways. Wear them fully to showcase the entire forest scene, or let them bunch up loosely around your ankles for a trendy \"loose socks\" look that was once favored by schoolgirls in Japan.",
  "summary": "Beloved anime movie characters are perfectly placed for wiggle-toe animation. The cosy season has finally arrived in Japan, and here to herald its arrival is Studio Ghibli, with a duo of brand new blanket socks. Designed for homey nights in, these warm blanket socks will cuddle your feet and warm your heart, with Totoro and […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SoraNews24",
        "title": "New Studio Ghibli stamp rally set to start in Japan, with exclusive merchandise for anime fans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/new-studio-ghibli-stamp-rally-set-to-start-in-japan-with-exclusive",
        "published": "2026-10-15T03:00:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}