"Theatrical version Earwig and the Witch" is the first full 3DCG animated film by Studio Ghibli and finally its release is scheduled on Friday 27 August! Same as Miyazaki Hayao's "Howl's Moving Castle", the story based on children's novel written by Diana Wynne Jones. It is directed by Miyazaki Goro, the director of "Gedo Senki" (Tales From Earthsea)!

The strongest Ghibli protagonist ever!? Earwig (Aya) had a peaceful life in the orphanage until she was taken by a couple, a flashy and mean witch Bella, and the tall and moody wizard Mandrake. Earwig started to work as an assistant in return for learning magic, but she was only being used and did not get what she wanted! Trapped in a house, getting frustrated, and even threatened to be fed "something" if she disobeys... As she could not stand it anymore, she decided to fight back alongside Thomas the black cat!

Songs of the band "EARWIG" in the movie are performed by a special team, which is what you definitely should not miss! Another notable fact is that Sherina Munaf, an Indonesian star, participated in the vocals! Besides, don't miss out this time's "Ghibli Meshi (Ghibli's food)" ― the delicious English Shepherd's pie♪
This is a movie that will make you laugh and feel energized by looking at Earwig's dynamism, as she has never felt disheartened by anyone or anything and is able to find her own way of living♪ Let's watch it on the big screen! (Editorial Dept.: Nika)