Take your meals into the clouds! An official ‘Castle in the Sky’ cookbook is now available

(Featured Image Source: Castle in the Sky (Tenku no Shiro Laputa) © 1986 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli)

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Studio Ghibli films are well known for gripping emotional tales, stunning & vibrant visuals, delightfully charming music scores, and, of course, mouth-watering food that makes you wish you lived in the magical worlds being shown. Viz Media and Studio Ghibli are trying to get you closer to that dream with the recently released Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook.

“Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli!

Sheeta and Pazu keep up their strength by eating plenty of delicious food while on their quest to find the mythical flying city of Laputa. With this cookbook, readers can re-create the delicious dishes seen in the film, including the savory stew Sheeta makes that has the air pirates begging her for seconds, and recipes inspired by the movie, such as Etherium Crystal Agar Candy. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and photographs and is filled with additional cooking tips. The book also features numerous film stills and a delightful retelling of the story.”

–Viz.com

Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook features dishes from and inspired by the iconic Ghibli film, with step-by-step instructions and photographs, helping you chase your skyward culinary dreams.

Castle in the Sky (also known as Laputa: Castle in the Sky) is 1986 anime fantasy adventure film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The movie follows two teenaagers trying to find the mythical floating city of Laputa ahead a gang of pirates and an evil government agent with the backing of the military.

Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook is available now. Set course for Viz.com to grab your copy or check your local Comic shop or book store.

(Source: Viz Media)

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