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Boro the Caterpillar is a 2018 Japanese animated short film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki for Studio Ghibli. Created exclusively for exhibition at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan, the short follows the early life of a tiny, newly-hatched caterpillar navigating its perilous first day. The film is one of several projects Miyazaki has made specifically for the museum rather than for theatrical release.
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What is Boro the Caterpillar about?
The short follows a tiny newly hatched caterpillar as it navigates its early surroundings. Its subject is the creature's vulnerable first stage of life rather than a conventional human-centered adventure.
Who directed Boro the Caterpillar?
Hayao Miyazaki wrote and directed Boro the Caterpillar. The film was made by Studio Ghibli and reflects Miyazaki's long interest in close observation of small creatures and natural worlds.
Where could audiences see Boro the Caterpillar?
Boro the Caterpillar was created exclusively for exhibition at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan. It was not originally made as a standard theatrical release or regular television special.
When was Boro the Caterpillar made?
Boro the Caterpillar is a 2018 Japanese animated short. Its museum-only presentation makes it a different kind of Studio Ghibli work from feature films such as My Neighbor Totoro.
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