Ghibli masterpiece 'Arrietty' 4K Remastering

The Adventure of a 10cm Girl That Captivated Audiences 16 Years Ago, Reborn in 4K

One of Studio Ghibli's representative works, the animation 'Arrietty,' is returning to the screen in a 4K remastered version. The release date is August 19. This work, which received great love during its domestic release in 2010 by attracting 1.06 million viewers, returns to audiences with even clearer picture quality after a whopping 16 years.

The newly released teaser poster perfectly captures the identity of the work. It depicts Arrietty cautiously peeking out into the world while hiding behind a large leaf. The silhouette of Arrietty, wearing a red dress with her hair tied back, evokes the mysterious atmosphere unique to Studio Ghibli. In particular, the copy "Must not be caught by humans" stimulates fans' nostalgia by hinting at the secret lives of the tiny family living quietly to avoid human eyes.

The film tells the unforgettable summer memories of Arrietty, a 10cm small girl who lives by borrowing human objects, and Sho, a human boy. The core of the story is the perilous adventure that unfolds as 14-year-old Arrietty takes her first steps into the world above the floor with her father. The meeting of the two worlds, which begins when she is discovered by the human boy Sho while struggling to obtain a single sugar cube or a piece of tissue, simultaneously heightens the tension and emotion of the work.

Global Box Office Records and the Power of the Original: Rewriting Ghibli's History

'Arrietty' was produced based on a solid original work. Its roots lie in Mary Norton's novel 'THE BORROWERS,' which won the prestigious Carnegie Medal in British children's literature. As a result of reinterpreting this original work with Ghibli's unique colors, the film was honored with the Best Animated Film award at the 2011 Japan Academy Prize.

The global impact proven by numbers is also overwhelming. It demonstrated Ghibli's prowess by recording a global box office revenue of over $100 million. Its performance in the North American market was particularly dazzling. Earning $19 million in the United States alone, it set a record by ranking 4th in North American box office history for Japanese animation. Attention is focused on what new visual experience this work, which has delivered summer sentiments to audiences worldwide for a long time, will provide through this 4K remastering.

Overwhelming Achievements Based on the Carnegie Medal-Winning Original

The roots of the work are Mary Norton's novel 'THE BORROWERS,' which won the Carnegie Medal, a British children's literature award. Through 'Arrietty,' produced based on this, Studio Ghibli won the Best Animated Film award at the 2011 Japan Academy Prize.

The global box office indicators are also strong. It earned over $100 million worldwide and $19 million in the U.S. market. This is a record that places it 4th in the North American box office for Japanese animation.

Background and Context

Along with the decision for this re-release, a teaser poster has been officially unveiled. It captures Arrietty emerging into the world while hiding behind a large leaf. The silhouette of Arrietty, wearing a red dress and her hair tied back, is a key feature.

The poster includes the copy "Must not be caught by humans," hinting at the secret lives of the tiny family. The 4K remastered version of 'Arrietty' will land in theaters on August 19.