Studio Ghibli specialty chain Donguri Republic opens its first U.S. store as a pop-up near Los Angeles. Dates, hours, perks, and why the chain isn't actually new to overseas markets.
During the January 2, 2026 broadcast of Spirited Away on Friday Road Show, director Hayao Miyazaki explained the true identity of No-Face: a symbol of "people who want to latch onto others but have no sense of self." The revelation sparked huge reactions on social media.
