Arts+Culture / NewsStudio Ghibli is releasing its first ever TV seriesRonja the Robber's Daughter will be streamable on Amazon Prime later this yearShareLink copied ✔️October 18, 2016Arts+CultureNewsTextDominique Sisley Studio Ghibli’s first ever TV show, Ronja the Robber's Daughter, is coming to the West for the first time this year. Thanks to Amazon Prime, the entire 26-episode series will finally be available outside of Japan, with The X-Files' Gillian Anderson currently leading the cast of the English dub. The series is based a 1981 fantasy novel by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, and follows the adventures of a gang of woodland thieves. They’re led by a young girl (the titular Ronia), and are forced to face challenges from a slew of strange creatures, as well as from rival groups in the area. Ronja the Robber's Daughter will be directed by Goro Miyazaki, the son of Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki. According to reports, the series will premiere on Amazon in the US, UK, Germany and Austria later this year. In the meantime, check out the original Japanese trailer below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWhy did Satan start to possess girls on screen in the 70s?Learn the art of photo storytelling and zine making at Dazed+LabsThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracks8 essential skate videos from the 90s and beyond with Glue SkateboardsThe unashamedly queer, feminist, and intersectional play you need to see GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Paris artists are pissed off with this ‘gift’ from Jeff KoonsA Seat at the TableVinca Petersen: Future FantasySnarkitecture’s guide on how to collide art and architectureBanksy has unveiled a new anti-weapon artworkVincent Gallo: mad, bad, and dangerous to knowEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy