But now there’s a softer reason to watch HBO: the anime masterpiece films of Studio Ghibli, which are coming to the HBO Max video streaming service.
The deal with HBO covers 21 Studio Ghibli anime, but leaves out one important work: 1988’s Isao Takahata-directed Grave of the Fireflies, a tragedy about two orphans trying to survive in the closing days of World War II.
So come this spring fans can fire up their devices and watch Ghibli movies whenever they want…well, actually some fans, and almost all Ghibli movies.
“As a premium content brand, HBO Max is an ideal home for our films.