Iblard Jikan

Iblard Jikan
The DVD cover of Iblard Jikan
イバラード時間 (Ibarado Time)
Anime
Directed by	Naohisa Inoue
Studio	Ghibli
Released	July 4, 2007

Iblard Jikan (イバラード時間, Ibarādo Time) is a Japanese animation by Studio Ghibli, released in Japan on DVD and Blu-ray disc on July 4, 2007 as part of the "Ghibli ga Ippai Collection." 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.

Production

The film is 30 minutes long and consists primarily of Naohisa 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 8 separate segments, each featuring a different painting or landscape and instrumental musical piece.

Music

The original soundtrack for the film was composed by Kiyonori Matsuo. The release of Iblard Jikan includes a bonus soundtrack CD with 8 tracks performed by Matsuo.

Critical reception

Chris Beveridge of Anime on DVD noted that the film 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.

External links

• Official website
• The World of Iblard (Naohisa Inoue's official website)
• Iblard Jikan ({{{type}}}) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia