{"id":6026,"date":"2026-05-02T16:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=6026"},"modified":"2026-05-02T16:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:30:49","slug":"studio-ghibli-releases-crystal-glass-paperweights-featuring-totoro-and-the-catbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=6026","title":{"rendered":"Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sparkly new range will hold down your papers and lift your spirits with anime charm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Paperwork can be a significant source of stress for any student, worker or bill payer, but now there\u2019s a way to lighten the load, thanks to a new series of paperweights from Studio Ghibli\u2019s specialty retail chain Donguri Kyowakoku.<\/p>\n

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There are three to choose from in this sparkly range, which pays homage to the studio\u2019s 1988 film, My Neighbour Totoro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The first paperweight is the \u201cStanding Totoro<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc This crystal glass paperweight brings Totoro to life with a clear, radiant shine.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc It can be used in two different ways \u2013 upright in a standing position\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc \u2026or flat so the character looks like it\u2019s lying on its back.<\/p>\n

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This versatility is especially charming, as it recalls the way we see the character in the film. While Totoro is upright for most of the movie, there is a beautiful moment when the forest character is seen sleeping on its back, in the scene where he first meets main character Mei.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The second paperweight also features Totoro, in a design called \u201cKoma Totoro<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n

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This paperweight references the scene in the movie where the character flies through the sky on a koma<\/em> (Japanese spinning top).<\/p>\n

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Though this paperweight is designed to be used flat, the beautiful scene it evokes will help to brighten your mood whenever you see it.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve ever wanted to escape your paperwork and fly through the sky on a spinning top, this is the design for you.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Rounding out the collection is the Catbus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This character has a glow about it in the film, thanks to its headlights and interior, but we\u2019ve never seen it sparkle like this!<\/p>\n

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Beautifully crafted, the paperweight captures all the details of the magical character, including its tail\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc \u2026 legs \u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc\u2026 and signature grin.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The curves of the Catbus refract light so beautifully you\u2019ll hardly get any paperwork done.<\/p>\n

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Though these paperweights are designed to hold down papers and documents, they can also be displayed as treasured objets d\u2019art.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Each one is packaged in a beautiful box, with a card referencing the makers, Noritake.<\/p>\n

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Ghibli has long partnered with Noritake to produce its special edition yearly plates<\/a>, so it\u2019s nice to see this partnership evolving to include new glass designs. Each paperweight is priced at 5,500 yen (US$35.11) and can be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and online (links below) while stocks last.<\/p>\n

Source: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a>
\nFeatured image: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a>
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