| Iblard Jikan | |
 The DVD cover ofIblard Jikan | |
| イバラード時間 (Ibarado Time) | |
|---|---|
| Original video animation | |
| Directed by | Naohisa Inoue |
| Studio | Studio Ghibli |
| Released | July 4, 2007 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
Iblard Jikan (イバラード時間,Ibarādo Jikan; literally "Iblard Time") is a JapaneseanimeOVA produced byStudio Ghibli. It was released in Japan byBuena Vista Home Entertainment onDVD andBlu-ray on July 4, 2007, as part of the "Ghibli ga Ippai Collection SPECIAL" label.[1][2]
It isdirected byNaohisa Inoue. The story is set in theimaginary world of Iblard, originally depicted in paintings by Inoue. The paintings of Iblard also inspired the fantasy sequences of Ghibli'sWhisper of the Heart.[3]
The OVA is 30 minutes long and consists primarily of Inoue's fantasy paintings of the Iblard world. Studio Ghibli digitally animated portions of the paintings and integrated original elements into the scenery. There are eight separate segments, each featuring a different painting or landscape and instrumental musical piece. The OVA focuses mostly on static shots of "moving" scenery: Inoue's paintings are digitally altered so that grass moves in the wind, people walk, etc. There is no dialogue.
Theoriginal soundtrack for the OVA was composed by Kiyonori Matsuo. The release ofIblard Jikan includes a bonus soundtrackCD with eight tracks performed by Matsuo.
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Chris Beveridge ofAnime on DVD noted that the OVA is quite calming and relaxing, and provides a great showcase of Ghibli "eye candy", but its appeal would likely be restricted to those seeking to complete their collection of Ghibli pieces due to its focus on "looking through the window" rather than telling an overarching story.[4]
