Studio Ghibli has debuted its first live-action short.

Neon Genesis Evangelion animator Shinji Higuchi has worked with the animation company to direct Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (KyÅshinhei Tokyo ni Arawaru).

The film features a giant monster attacking the Japanese capital and serves as a prequel to Ghibli classic NausicaÃ¤.

Narrated by a young woman, a strange glowing phenomenon heralds the arrival of the alien creature which dwarfs the city.

Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki provided the design for the short's monster.

This is the first time the company has been involved with a live-action project.

Grudge director Shimizu Takashi was announced this week to be working on a live-action version of Kiki's Delivery Service, which has also been adapted by Ghibli. The studio is not involved in the new project.

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