Fans of Studio Ghibli creations are in for a treat as the Japanese animation company is set to have its very first TV series, "Ronja The Robber's Daughter," cater to the Western audience. The very first Studio Ghibli TV series is getting an all star cast too, with Gillian Anderson ("The X-Files" tapped to narrate the upcoming "Ronja The Robber's Daughter." Studio Ghibli first launched the original version of "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" in 2014 and the fans are very excited to see the Western version of the animation. "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" is an adapted version of "Pippi Longstocking."
Being a voice talent for "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" isn't the first encounter of Gillian Anderson with Studio Ghibli projects. The 48-year old "The Fall" actress has worked as a voice talent in Studio Ghibli's film, "Princess Mononoke."
Studio Ghibli "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" Episodes
The original version of Studio Ghibli's "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" was comprised of 26 episodes. Amazon's take on the first TV series of Studio Ghibli is also expected to have the same number of episodes with the original version. The English-dubbed version of Studio Ghibli's "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" will be available on Amazon Video in Japan, Austria, Germany, UK and the US.
Studio Ghibli TV Series- Eye Candy At Its Best
The upcoming TV series of Amazon is expected to be the culmination of Studio Ghibli's trademark 2D and 3D effects. It is expected to be the perfect fusion of Studio Ghibli;s distinct technology mainly focused on cel-shading. Studio Ghibli "Ronja The Robber's Daughter" Release Date
As of writing, there is still no definite release date for Studio Ghibli "Ronja The Robber's Daughter." Athough Studio Ghibli's first venture into the Western audience springs off with a children's animation, the TV series is expected to be adored by the adults as well. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more Studio Ghibli TV series news and updates!