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BODY: Studio Ghibli is bringing a brand-new short animation to its Aichi Prefecture theme park this summer. Titled Majo no Tani no Yoru ("Night of the Valley of Witches"), the film will begin screening on July 8 inside the Grand Warehouse (Ghibli no Daisōko) area of Ghibli Park.
The short joins a growing library of park-exclusive animated works that have become a major draw for visitors since Ghibli Park opened in November 2022. The Grand Warehouse houses the park's dedicated theater, which has previously screened other original Ghibli shorts not available anywhere else — making these exclusive films one of the few reasons fans make repeat pilgrimages to the Aichi venue.
The title's reference to a "Valley of Witches" aligns with one of Ghibli Park's themed areas, the Valley of Witches (Majo no Tani), which opened in March 2024 as the park's fifth and final zone. That area draws from Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and other magic-themed Ghibli works, suggesting the new short may tie into those beloved worlds.
Further details on the film's runtime, director, and story remain under wraps for now. Ghibli Park has been steadily rolling out new content and experiences to keep attendance strong, and an exclusive animated short timed for the summer travel season is a well-placed move.
The insider take
Ghibli Park's exclusive shorts have quietly become some of the most sought-after experiences in Japan's theme park landscape — you genuinely cannot see them anywhere else, and Ghibli has shown zero interest in streaming or theatrical releases for these works. For international fans planning a summer trip to Japan, this is worth factoring into your Ghibli Park visit. Tickets for the Grand Warehouse area tend to sell out quickly during peak season, so booking early through the Boo-Woo Ticket portal is strongly advised.
Originally reported by コミックナタリー - 最新ニュース (Japanese).