I bring some news regarding Studio Ghibli's newest film Kokuriko-zaka kara. Yesterday I saw the trailer and apparently the release of an art book is already here. I was surprised by the English official title of the film. Up until now we have known it as "From Kokuriko Hill". Its official title, however, is "From Up On Poppy Hill".
As we already know the film is directed by Gorō Miyazaki and unlike his previous feature that was done in Miyazaki style, this time, as you may see in the trailer, Gorō relies on Isao Takahata's more realistic style.
This is the trailer. Reportedly this film is better than Whisper of the Heart (as same genre), Arrietty and way better than Gedo Senki. That's the comment of a person who saw the first premiere of the film in the studio.
And this is the art book cover with some samples.



Here is a great cover of the song. I don't know why the original isn't yet uploaded.
And here are the lyrics
The official release in Japan is July, 16.
source: Ghiblicon
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It seems it will be visually stunning, if anything. Does Ghibli ever get it wrong??
July 3 2011, 16:03:28 UTC 10 months ago
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July 3 2011, 17:55:22 UTC 10 months ago
Thank you for sharing :)
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Prediction: the movie will focus on a strong girl character and will involve some sort of flying machine at some point. Also it will have some kind of ecological message.
July 4 2011, 05:39:45 UTC 10 months ago
Ahahahaha A+. It's not Miyazaki Hayao, though, so who knows?
July 3 2011, 23:33:12 UTC 10 months ago
July 4 2011, 01:41:49 UTC 10 months ago Edited: July 4 2011, 01:42:17 UTC
I only hope Goro doesn't mess this one up (EarthSea could have been great, had he not just been thrown into it!)
Thanks for sharing! ^_^
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