First park-exclusive Ghibli short is special—creating original content specifically for Ghibli Park gives visitors a truly unique experience. Goro Miyazaki directing again is exciting; Hayao Miyazaki's son returning to direct after Tales from Earthsea and From Up on Poppy Hill continues his Ghibli legacy. Park-exclusive screening creates unique experience; the Orion theater becomes the only place in the world to see this new Ghibli work. Akihiko Yamashita's animation expertise elevates this; the Howl's Moving Castle animation director bringing his skills as co-director ensures visual quality.

The official website for Ghibli Park announced that a new anime short film created by Studio Ghibli, titled Majyo no Tani no Yoru (translated to Night in the Valley of Witches), will screen at the Orion theater in the park's Ghibli Grand Warehouse starting July 8.

About Ghibli Park

Ghibli Park opened in November 2022 in Aichi Prefecture.

This film is set in the Valley of the Witches area within Ghibli Park and is the first original animated short film created by Studio Ghibli specifically for the park.

Production Staff

Co-Director: Goro Miyazaki (Tales from Earthsea, From Up on Poppy Hill director)

Co-Director: Akihiko Yamashita (Howl's Moving Castle animation director)

Premiere Event

At the premiere screening on July 8, directors Miyazaki and Yamashita will take the stage to greet the audience and share behind-the-scenes stories and more after the screening.

Screening Information

Date: July 8, 2026 Location: Orion theater, Ghibli Grand Warehouse, Ghibli Park (Aichi Prefecture) Setting: Valley of the Witches area within Ghibli Park

Further details about Majyo no Tani no Yoru will be revealed in the future.

Are you excited for this short? Have you visited Ghibli Park? What do you think of Goro Miyazaki directing? Would you travel to see it? Share your thoughts in the comments below!