Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron doll that never, ever gives up

Studio Ghibli characters are known for their ability to persevere in the face of hardship, inspiring other characters, and members of the audience, along the way.

Anime character delivers a lesson in resilience with a dash of Ghibli magic.

These self-righting dolls represent resilience of character while championing a local folk art tradition — two of Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s favourite things — so it’s nice to see them becoming a part of the lineup at the anime studio’s affiliated Donguri Kyowakoku retail chain.