The official
Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Perpetual Calendar (specifically the popular
“Riding the Railway” edition manufactured by Benelic) is
a highly detailed, functional desk diorama. It recreates one of the film’s most iconic and peaceful moments: Chihiro and No-Face riding the Unabara ocean train on their journey to Zeniba’s cottage.
🎬 Product Overview & Design
Instead of using disposable paper pages or standard flip-cards, this perpetual calendar relies on a solid three-dimensional diorama accompanied by a set of movable acrylic dice. Because you manually change the dice to adjust the date, the calendar never expires and can be reused indefinitely.
- The Scene: It captures Chihiro Ogino sitting next to No-Face (Kaonashi) inside the train car. The figures, flooring, and seating are intricately sculpted to match the atmospheric, melancholic look of the movie.
- The Blocks: The set includes multiple dice marked with the months, numeric dates, and days of the week. It also includes an extra illustrated die featuring special icons, characters, or objects from the film that you can swap out depending on your mood.
- Versatile Display: The design allows for custom arrangements. The date blocks are modular and can be rested in various places around the train cabin—such as on the overhead luggage rack, on the empty seats, on the floor, or directly on No-Face’s lap.
📐 Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: Approximately 101 mm × 104 mm × 71 mm (approx. 4″ × 4.1″ × 2.8″).
- Block Size: 14 mm (0.55 inches) each.
- Weight: Around 534 grams (18.8 oz), giving it a heavy, high-quality, premium statuette feel.
- Materials: Crafted using durable polyester resin, PVC, and clear acrylic accents.
