"Originally published in France by Ynnis Editions in 2020 under the title "Les Bentos des Films du Studio Ghibli"."--Colophon

"An icon of Japanese culture, bento boxes ad not only convenient for meals on the go. They're also a delicious, visually stunning culinary experience great for sharing with friends. If you're a foodie who also loves movies, look no further! This book offers step-by-step instructions for preparing delectable bento boxes featuring your favorite characters from 11 Studio Ghibli films, from Totoro to Jiji to Calcifer and even the enigmatic No-Face. You'll learn how to make everything you need to make your very own beautiful bento box--- perfect for picnics and movie viewings alike. "--provided by publisher

"This book is in no way an official Ghibli pubilcation. It is a cookbook featuring recipes for food that appears in the studio's films."--Colophon

In English, translated from the French

Introduction--

History of Bento Boxes-- Japanese 421 Rule How to Assemble Your Bento Box -- How to Use This Book-- Tools and Equipment -- Ingredients for Characters -- Onigiri -- Open Omelet -- Natural Food Coloring -- Hot to Use the Templates -- Decorations --

Studio Ghibli Bento Boxes --

Totoro- My Neighbor Totoro -- Catbus- My Neighbor Totoro -- Pony- Ponyo -- Marco- Porco Rosso -- Princess Kaguya- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya -- Jiji- Kiki's Delivery Service -- San- Princess Mononoke -- Robot- Castle in the Sky -- Calcifer- Howls Moving Castle -- Nausicaa- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind -- No-Face- Spirited Away --

Recipes --

Japanese Ingredients -- Teriyaki Sauce -- Dashi Stock -- Ponzu Sauce -- Panko Breadcrumbs -- White Rice -- Sticky Rice -- Nori Seaweed Gyoza -- Pork and Nori Seaweed Spirals -- Mackerel Kabayaki -- Chicken Karaage -- Daikon and Nori Mochi -- Chicken Maki -- Meatball Teriyaki -- Meatball Isobeyaki -- Tamagoyaki -- Shrimp Tatsuta Age -- Salmon Tatsuta Age -- Daigaku Imo -- Miso Sesame Green Beans -- Ginger Eggplant -- Braised Peppers -- Vegetable Teriyaki -- Zucchini in Ponzu Sauce -- Vegetable Asazuke -- Orange-Glazed Carrots -- Glazed Soybeans -- Carrot Kinpira