Studio Ghibli Wins Prestigious 'Spanish Nobel' Award
Theo Kyodo News
Japan's legendary animation house Studio Ghibli has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities, widely regarded as Spain's equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
The award foundation announced that Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio, has received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award in the Communication and Humanities category. This prize is often called Spain's Nobel and is among the most prestigious honors in cultural and social fields.
Studio Ghibli is famous for classic animated films such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. Founded in 1985, the studio has had a profound influence on global pop culture and cinema.
The Princess of Asturias Award recognizes Studio Ghibli's outstanding contribution to promoting communication, education, and humanities through animation art. This marks the first time a Japanese animation studio has won the award in this category.
