Ham, Ham, HAAAAAAM! For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has captivated the imaginations of viewers through immersive realism, offering compelling and effective stories that helped breathe life into animation. To quote Miyazaki:  

“Anime may depict fictional worlds, but I nonetheless believe that at its core it must have a certain realism. Even if the world depicted is a lie, the trick is to make it seem as real as possible. Stated another way, the animator must fabricate a lie that seems so real viewers will think the world depicted might possibly exist. [1]”   

This dedication to worldbuilding has not only created endearing characters and compelling plots, but decadent foods that look so tasty they make your mouth water. These steaming bowls of noodles, sizzling meats, and delectable desserts provide a sense of community for the inhabitants and reveal important details about their environment, helping place viewers into these fantastical worlds.  

With the legendary studio celebrating its 40th anniversary, we grabbed our bento boxes, found our favorite HAAAAAM loving goldfish, and dove into the irresistible foods found in this year’s festival in our latest blog:

www.fathomentertainment.com/blog/our-top-studio-ghibli-fest-2025-foods/