in 2015, when things seemed grim for the future of Studio Ghibli, a group of veteran staffers left to form Studio Ponoc. Aiming to carry the spirit of Ghibli into the future, their bewitching debut makes a strong case that they will do just that. Today we're looking at Mary and the Witch's Flower, and exploring just how the crew of Ponoc honor their past, whilst promising great things for the future. Consider supporting me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/BeyondGhibli Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BeyondGhibli