This is Ghibli’s first major project after The Boy and the Heron, which was released in 2023. The short film titled Majyo no Tani no Yoru, which translates to Night in the Valley of Witches, was displayed at the Orion Theater in the park’s Ghibli Grand Warehouse starting July 8. This 14-minute-long film is directed by two renowned animators of the studio, Goro Miyazaki and Akihiko Yamashita.
Following the film’s announcement, the official website of Ghibli Park shared further details on the film, along with the first look featuring the main characters. The story takes place in the Ghibli Park’s Valley of Witches, centering around a new employee at the park who gets entangled in mysterious events, where ordinary requests such as repairing buildings and fireplaces turn into a major disaster by some unseen force.
The film showcases real buildings from the park, including the Guchoki Bakery, Howl’s Castle, Hatter’s Hat Shop, The Witch’s House, and more. The promotional film will be shown in the theatre, accompanied by a stage greeting where Goro Miyazaki and Akihiko Yamashita will be present. The theater hall has a 150-person capacity, and it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
