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Kazuo Oga's Studio Ghibli Landscape Painting Process Revealed

artist · 2026-04-27

A video released by Artribune showcases Kazuo Oga, a longtime Studio Ghibli collaborator, painting a landscape in his signature style. Oga served as art director for My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Pom Poko. The footage details every stage of image construction, from ground preparation to final retouches, offering a fascinating look into his painting practice.

Key facts

  • Kazuo Oga is a longtime collaborator of Studio Ghibli.
  • Oga was responsible for art direction on My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Pom Poko.
  • The video shows Oga painting a landscape in his typical style.
  • The footage details all phases of image construction, from ground preparation to final retouches.
  • The video was published by Artribune.
  • Artribune is an Italian art and culture platform founded in 2011.
  • The video was released in January 2021.
  • Studio Ghibli films have millions of fans worldwide.

Entities

Artists

  • Kazuo Oga

Institutions

  • Studio Ghibli
  • Artribune

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