Sankei Releases Ghibli Diorama Kits for Howl, Kiki, and Arrietty

Japanese papercraft manufacturer Sankei is launching three new diorama kits from its Miniatuart Mini Plus line on November 3. The sets recreate interior scenes from the Studio Ghibli films Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Arrietty.

Each kit begins as a box containing paper sheets for construction, which transforms into a display stand upon completion. The designs feature detailed props such as Calcifer in Howl’s room, laundry in Kiki’s loft, and miniature furniture in Arrietty’s home. All models are classified as advanced-difficulty projects requiring five to ten hours of assembly time.

Pricing varies by title, with Kiki’s Delivery Service starting at 4,290 yen. Howl’s Moving Castle is listed at 6,600 yen, while Arrietty costs 6,160 yen. Customers can pre-order the kits through Sankei’s official Rakuten storefront beginning on the release date.