Arts+Culture / NewsEx-Studio Ghibli director shares trailer for debut filmMary and The Witch’s Flower promises to preserve the magical world of the iconic animation houseShareLink copied ✔️April 18, 2017Arts+CultureNewsText Matilda Bywater Studio Ponoc, made up of Studio Ghibli alumni following the supposed retirement of founder Hayao Miyazaki, has revealed the full trailer for Mary and The Witch’s Flower ahead of its premiere in Japan this summer. Based on a 1971 children’s book by Mary Stewart, entitled The Little Broomstick, fans can note the continued theme of the supernatural, Spirited Away-esque villains and a healthy dose of unsettlingly personified animals. As expected, the animation is as colourful as it is beautiful, with a characteristic focus on subtle movement through our titular character’s constantly shifting hair and clothes. Beyond the aesthetics, composer Takatsugu Muramatsu provides a climactic score to match the self-professed tale of “mistakes, destiny and courage.” The clip comes four months after the release of another, shorter teaser. Watch above for a subtitled taster. 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.TrendingVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityFeaturing self-portraits, animals and rotting carcasses, Through Hardship to the Stars – the debut photobook by Ornella Mari – explores the anxiety of becoming visible without being able to control how others see youArt & PhotographyMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’MerrellFashionMerrell wants you to touch grass, and living in the city is no excuseLife & CultureIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaLife & CultureMorgan Rogers: The England player’s scenic route to stardomFilm & TV7 films to watch if you loved Obsession BeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfEscape 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