Iblard Jikan
| Iblard Jikan | |
 The DVD cover of Iblard Jikan | |
| イバラード時間 (Ibarado Time) | |
|---|---|
| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Naohisa Inoue |
| Studio | Studio Ghibli |
| Released | July 4, 2007 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
Iblard Jikan (イバラード時間, Ibarādo Jikan, literally "Iblard Time") is a Japanese anime OVA produced by Studio Ghibli. It was released in Japan by Buena Vista Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on July 4, 2007, as part of the "Ghibli ga Ippai Collection SPECIAL" label.[1][2]
It is directed by Naohisa Inoue. The story is set in the imaginary world of Iblard, originally depicted in paintings by Inoue. The paintings of Iblard also inspired the fantasy sequences of Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart.[3]
Production
[edit]The OVA is 30 minutes long and consists primarily of Inoue's fantasy paintings of the Iblard world. Studio Ghibli digitally animated portions of the paintings and integrated original elements into the scenery. There are eight separate segments, each featuring a different painting or landscape and instrumental musical piece. The OVA focuses mostly on static shots of "moving" scenery: Inoue's paintings are digitally altered so that grass moves in the wind, people walk, etc. There is no dialogue.
Music
[edit]The original soundtrack for the OVA was composed by Kiyonori Matsuo. The release of Iblard Jikan includes a bonus soundtrack CD with eight tracks performed by Matsuo.
Critical reception
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Chris Beveridge of Anime on DVD noted that the OVA is quite calming and relaxing, and provides a great showcase of Ghibli "eye candy", but its appeal would likely be restricted to those seeking to complete their collection of Ghibli pieces due to its focus on "looking through the window" rather than telling an overarching story.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "イバラード時間｜ブルーレイ・DVD・デジタル配信｜ディズニー公式".
- ^ "Next Studio Ghibli Projects Announced". Anime News Network. 2007-03-19. Archived from the original on 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
- ^ "Studio Ghibli's Iblard Jikan Video Trailer Online". Anime News Network. 2007-06-21. Archived from the original on 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
- ^ Beveridge, Chris (2007-07-10). "Iblard Jikan review". Anime on DVD. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- The World of Iblard (Naohisa Inoue's official website)
- Iblard Jikan at IMDb
- Iblard Jikan (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
