Hayao Miyazaki - Official Studio Ghibli "My Neighbor Totoro" Layout Art Postcard set– Ghibli Layout Exhibition

Description:
Own a piece of animation history.
This official Studio Ghibli limited-edition postcard features the original layout design from My Neighbor Totoro — one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved masterpieces.

Printed with exquisite precision, the artwork preserves every hand-drawn pencil line, layout mark, and timing note used during the actual production of the film. Originally available only at the Studio Ghibli Layout Exhibition, this edition has long been discontinued, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item across the world.

Still sealed in its original packaging, it remains in pristine, unused condition — a perfect keepsake or a piece to frame and display.
It's even more fun when you compare the two.

About Layout Art:
In Japanese animation, a layout is the creative blueprint that defines both the scene’s visual composition and emotional tone.
It combines background, character placement, lighting, and camera direction in a single drawing — revealing the director’s storytelling vision in its purest form.

Studio Ghibli’s layouts are renowned for their artistic beauty and narrative depth, bridging the worlds of fine art and film craftsmanship.

Collector’s Note:
For Studio Ghibli admirers and art connoisseurs alike, this postcard offers an intimate look behind the scenes of Miyazaki’s cinematic universe.
The gentle countryside scene featuring Totoro radiates the serene nostalgia and quiet wonder that define the film’s timeless charm.

Condition:
Brand new and unopened
Still sealed in its original protective sleeve
Ideal for framing or long-term preservation

Authentic Vintage Edition:
As a vintage, exhibition-exclusive piece, slight natural variations or subtle aging may be present — testament to its authenticity and rarity.

【Important Information】
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