# Anticipated Japanese Animated Films Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki Present Kimi-Tachi Wa Da By Amy Duong | Published 2022-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimitachi-wa-da References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/420886/Studio-Ghibli-s-Final-Film-With-Hayao-Miyazaki-Is-Almost-Ready-For-2023-Release/) & [dreamstime](https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-hayao-miyazaki-image14008066#res37912016?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  [Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook) Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are preparing to launch a swan song together with the launch of the [new film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plankton-the-movie) Kimi-Tachi Wa Da Ikiru Ka, which is also known as 'How Do You Live?" The film is inspired by a novel that is written by Genzaburo Yoshino and follows the story of a young boy that is named Ka Peru-Copper, in English. He and his uncle go through the pains of growing up with the struggles of poverty, progression, losing his father, and education. The movie varies between the protagonist's thoughts and experiences and a journal that his uncle keeps for him. It is full of the different tribulations of life and advice on how to combat the challenges. Image Credit: Studio Ghibli, IMDb, Denic Makarenko, Dreamtime.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Japanese Animated Films:** The continued popularity of Japanese animated films presents opportunities for innovative storytelling, animation techniques, and merchandise. - **Nostalgia-inspired Films:** Films like Kimi-Tachi Wa Da Ikiru Ka that appeal to nostalgia can tap into a large and dedicated fanbase while attracting new audiences. - **Literature-based Films:** Adapting popular novels for the big screen provides an opportunity to bring beloved stories to life and attract existing fans to the cinema experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can utilize the popularity of Japanese animated films and nostalgia for beloved stories to create engaging and profitable projects. - **Animation and Graphics:** The continued popularity of Japanese animated films creates a demand for innovative and visually stunning animation techniques. - **Merchandising and Retail:** Popular films like Kimi-Tachi Wa Da Ikiru Ka provide an opportunity to market merchandise related to the film and appeal to dedicated fans of the genre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Drawn Animated Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boy-and-the-heron.md) - [Anime Franchise Film Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-fest.md) - [Animated Series Stage Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-adaptation.md) - [Anime-Inspired Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-theme-park.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-and-uniqlo.md) - [Crossover Adorable Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Extensive Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensky.md) - [Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumesen-shuzo-ukiyo.md) - [Animation Studio Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook.md)