Uniqlo Unveils Studio Ghibli Winter Collection
Uniqlo's new "Live for Today, My Dear" line features UT Graphic T-shirts drawn from four Studio Ghibli films, arriving in late January.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Fashion
Uniqlo revealed its "Live for Today, My Dear" collaboration with Studio Ghibli on its official online storefront, featuring five adult UT Graphic T-shirts priced at $29.90 and four kids' designs at $12.90. The designs draw on Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle.
Why it matters
The line continues a partnership that began with more than a dozen Ghibli designs in 2025, which nearly all sold out quickly through Uniqlo's online store. It signals continued demand for Studio Ghibli merchandise among fashion and collectibles buyers worldwide.
Uniqlo lists adult UT Graphic T-shirts at $29.90 and kids' designs at $12.90, with nine total designs in the collection compared with more than a dozen in the 2025 line. The exact release date is still unannounced beyond late January, and retail demand has not yet been reported.
The players
Uniqlo
Uniqlo is a Japanese casual apparel retailer owned by Fast Retailing that is known for its mass-market basics and collaborations with artists and entertainment brands.
Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, known for films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
LEGO Ideas
LEGO Ideas is the LEGO Group's fan-submission platform where community-designed sets are reviewed for possible commercial production.
The details
The collection includes photos taken by Thai artist Kanyada at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, alongside designs based on iconic Studio Ghibli works, new illustrations, and poster art used in exhibitions. Almost all of Uniqlo's 2025 Studio Ghibli designs sold out nearly immediately through the official online storefront.
Timeline
2025: Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli released the previous UT Graphic T-shirt and sweatshirt line.
This week: LEGO Ideas rejected four Studio Ghibli fan-created sets, including a My Neighbor Totoro bus stop set.
Late January: The new Uniqlo collection is slated to arrive, with a specific date yet to be announced.
Culture Shift
The new collection extends the 2025 Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli partnership, which released more than a dozen designs that nearly all sold out through Uniqlo's online storefront. It reflects a continued pattern of apparel brands turning to long-running animation franchises to reach collectors and nostalgic buyers.
Shoppers can buy adult UT Graphic T-shirts for $29.90 and kids' designs for $12.90 when the collection arrives in late January. Given how quickly the 2025 Ghibli designs sold out, buyers who want specific designs may need to act soon after release.
The takeaway
Limited-run collaborations tied to beloved franchises can sell out within hours, so shoppers who want a specific design should be ready to buy at launch. Checking the official Uniqlo storefront directly once the date is announced helps avoid missing out.
What happens next
The collection is slated to arrive in late January, and a specific release date is expected to be announced.
Further reading
Browse more Fashion stories for context on collaboration drops and retail trends.
More information
Read the full CBR report on the Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli winter 2026 collection for additional coverage of the line.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
