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Studio Ghibli’s 'Ponyo' Exhibition Opens in LA Museum

2/21/2026

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has opened an exhibition on Studio Ghibli's 2008 film Ponyo.
The show features over 100 items, including original animation cells and drawings by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli's director, the first in North America.
Interactive sections recreate Ponyo's underwater world and adventures with human boy Sosuke.
The exhibition aims to inspire hope and courage, reflecting Ponyo's themes of friendship and perseverance.

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has opened an exhibition on Studio Ghibli's 2008 film Ponyo.
The show features over 100 items, including original animation cells and drawings by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli's director, the first in North America.
Interactive sections recreate Ponyo's underwater world and adventures with human boy Sosuke.
The exhibition aims to inspire hope and courage, reflecting Ponyo's themes of friendship and perseverance.