TOKYO Japanese broadcaster Nippon Television Holdings said on Thursday (Sept 21) it would acquire 42.3 per cent of Studio Ghibli to become the top shareholder of the animation studio best known for hit films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro. In a joint statement with Nippon Television, Studio Ghibli said it had been studying a succession plan.
Nippon Television Holdings shares rose sharply Friday morning following its plan to acquire shares in Studio Ghibli to make the animation powerhouse a.
Studio Ghibli, the Japanese maker of animated films including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl s Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke, has agreed to.