Key Takeaways
- Stay warm this winter with cozy unisex Studio Ghibli cardigans, available in four designs.
- The cardigans are inspired by My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service, made with soft rayon/cotton blend.
- Available for purchase on Donguri Kyowakoku’s website, act quickly as they tend to sell out fast.
Japan (along with Europe, North America, and large parts of Asia) are headed into winter, and as the cold weather sets in for the next few months, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily for Studio Ghibli fans, a new collection of cozy, warm cardigans has just been released by the official Ghibli-affiliated retailer Donguri Kyowakoku. The cardigans come in a few designs based on two of the biggest Studio Ghibli movies, and are unisex, so everyone can wear them.
This new collection of cardigans just went on sale on November 22nd, 2024, and are available online for anyone willing to work through Donguri Kyowakoku’s Japanese website. The four designs available are based on My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service, which are two of the most famous names for the studio. As stated above, all the designs are unisex, and they are oversize, making them accessible to many people.
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A Closer Look at the New Ghibli Cardigans
All the Details on the Collection
There are four designs in total in the Studio Ghibli cardigan collection. All the designs have a small embroidered character on the front, on the left part of the chest. They also have additional text on the back, which changes depending on which design. The cardigans also come in four different colors. Only two of the designs are currently new this season, but they have been released at the same time as the other two have finally been restocked after being unavailable for some time.
The first movie of inspiration is My Neighbor Totoro. The new design for this movie has a small brown Totoro character on the front, and the back has the name of the movie, with the o’s replaced by Totoro shapes. It is available in gray. The restocked design has a traditional gray Totoro holding a flower on the front, and the back simply says “Totoro” with some flowers, a balloon, and another Totoro character. It is available in cream.
The second movie is Kiki’s Delivery Service. The new design in this range is black, and has Jiji’s face embroidered on the front, peering out from the black fabric. The back of the cardigan says “Black Cat Jiji” and has a silhouette of Jiji. The restocked design has a silhouette of Kiki and Jiji riding their broom along with the name “Kiki” on the front. The back also says “Black Cat” in big text with “Jiji” written above in smaller text, and another silhouette of Jiji.
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Where to Buy the Studio Ghibli Cardigans
What You Need to Know
All the cardigans are currently available here on Donguri Kyowakoku’s website. If you don’t recognize this store, it specializes in official Studio Ghibli merchandise, and is one of the only brands that regularly produces new Ghibli goods and merchandise. It is important to keep in mind that the first time two of these cardigans were released, they sold out quickly, so buying them sooner rather than later is in your best interest if you are hoping to snag one or two.
SoraNews24 describes the material and feel of the cardigans as,
The smooth and soft rayon/cotton blend fabric feels good on the skin without causing irritation, making it comfortable and stress-free to wear. The length is semi-long to cover the hips and create a loose silhouette that gives a casual, relaxed impression. The simplicity in the design makes it perfect for everyday wear, and it’s so comfortable you can easily wear it while at work or university.
While there is a female model wearing all the cardigans in the picture, there is nothing about the cut that suggests that they are made for women only. With their oversize, casual shape, they can be enjoyed by anyone.
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Source: SoraNews24