{
  "id": 15846137,
  "title": "New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-studio-ghibli-anime-gets-extended-run-at-the-only-cinema-in-japan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T05:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/21/new-studio-ghibli-anime-gets-extended-run-at-the-only-cinema-in-japan-where-its-being-shown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're planning a visit to Japan soon, you'll have an increased chance of catching A Night in the Valley of Witches. While Studio Ghibli is renowned for its feature-length animated movies, they also have a collection of fascinating animated shorts. These short films are showcased at only two locations globally - the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo and Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture. Each month, the lineup of these shorts changes, making them quite rare for Ghibli enthusiasts.\n\nOne such short film is Mei and the Kittenbus, a sequel to My Neighbour Totoro. But recently, Ghibli Park has decided to extend the screening time for their newest short, A Night in the Valley of Witches, which premiered at Cinema Orion inside the Ghibli Grand Warehouse in July. Due to its great reception, the park is extending the run until June 2027, giving fans more opportunities to view this latest Ghibli masterpiece.\n\nAlthough this film is exclusively shown at Ghibli Park, it is an ideal place to watch it, as the narrative is centered around the park's Valley of Witches. The Valley of Witches is dedicated to Ghibli's witch characters, featuring structures like the bakery from Kiki's Delivery Service. The storyline revolves around a new park employee who receives numerous repair requests around the park. While making these repairs, unusual events occur - a fireplace ignites spontaneously and taps release water unexpectedly. His senior colleague, Kikue, initially brushes off his concerns, but when he goes to the Valley of Witches at midnight, he discovers Kikue dressed in a cape. Kikue reveals her true nature as a witch and casts a spell, setting the scene for mysterious magic.\n\nThis real-life location of the Valley of Witches makes watching the film there a unique experience for fans, particularly during Halloween, when there's a special outdoor screening within the area. For the rest of the year, screenings take place at Cinema Orion, close to the Valley of Witches. The film can be viewed in a fully immersive Ghibli environment and is a must-see for fans, especially during Halloween. As Ghibli Park tickets need to be booked in advance, it's crucial to plan ahead and secure your spot early to avoid missing out on this extended run.",
  "summary": "If you’re planning a trip to Japan soon, you’ll have a better chance of seeing A Night in the Valley of Witches. Studio Ghibli is world-famous for its feature-length anime movies, but what a lot of fans don’t know is that the studio has a roster of animated shorts that are just as captivating. These […]",
  "key_points": [
    "\"A Night in the Valley of Witches\" extended at Ghibli Park until June 2027",
    "Film premiered at Cinema Orion in July, based on park's Valley of Witches",
    "Unique experience with special outdoor Halloween screening"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The extended screening period transforms a rare cinematic event into a long-term attraction, allowing global fans more time to experience the immersive connection between the short film and its physical setting.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "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."
}