Step Into a Studio Ghibli Dreamworld at Ghibli Fest Manila 2025

Studio Ghibli fans, your favorite magical escape is back, and this time, it’s going to be even more enchanting. Ghibli Fest Manila is returning on June 10 and 11, 2025, and it’s moving from the cozy QC café, Street Kohi, to the grand SMX Convention Center in Manila. With a bigger space comes bigger surprises, and this year’s event promises more artists, more vendors, and more heartwarming experiences.

What makes this year extra special is a beautiful collaboration between Ghibli Festival and Lantern Festival Manila. The two events are coming together to create a magical celebration filled with light, imagination, and the quiet wonder that defines every Ghibli story.

At the heart of this dreamy partnership is the Lantern Rite Ceremony, held beneath the evening sky. For PHP 400 (pre-selling price), guests can purchase a lantern to hang in the festival alley, a symbolic gesture that turns your wishes, dreams, and quiet hopes into glowing art. It’s a peaceful, eco-friendly version of the traditional lantern launch, honoring both Japanese customs and environmental awareness.

The organizers made it clear that this year’s theme is all about wonder, courage, and chasing the impossible, just like in the Ghibli films we grew up with. Whether you’re dressing up as your favorite character, browsing through fan-made merch, or just soaking in the magical atmosphere, the event offers something unforgettable.

Cosplayers are more than welcome, so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect chance to show off your Totoro hoodie or Howl-inspired cape, now’s the time. From the smallest handmade pin to the grandest performance, every part of Ghibli Fest is a love letter to the worlds Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli created.

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