Yubaba’s Bathhouse Reaches Milestone
An intricate 2,535-piece LEGO replica of Yubaba’s bathhouse from Spirited Away surpassed 1,000 supporters within a week of its Oct. 19, 2026 debut, as cbr.com reported.
Conceived by LEGO Ideas user The Bricktect to celebrate the 2001 anime film’s 25th anniversary, the build secured an extra six months to gather the required 10,000 votes for an official product review. At the time of this writing, the model holds 1,880 supporters.
The pagoda-style structure features a white kanji flag, bonsai and cherry blossom trees, and specific scenes from the film integrated into the design. “As an architect, I always try to build things by imagining how they work, how the different elements interact with each other, and how people inhabit them,” The Bricktect told cbr.com.
Recent LEGO Ghibli Rejections
The milestone arrives shortly after LEGO rejected five Studio Ghibli-inspired prototypes in its latest product review out of 92 total submissions. Among the declined sets was a functional No-Face piggy bank designed to gulp down coins.
Another 40th-anniversary build submitted in 2025 featured sections dedicated to The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Castle in the Sky, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro alongside Spirited Away.
Spirited Away LEGO Details
- Piece Count: 2,535 pieces
- Current Supporters: 1,880 votes
- Milestone Deadline: Extended by six months after passing 1k
Frequently Asked Questions
How many supporters does a LEGO Ideas set need for review?
Every build on the platform must collect a minimum of 10,000 supporters before advancing to the official Review stage of the product approval process.
Where can viewers watch Spirited Away?
The 2001 film is currently streaming on HBO Max and Netflix, with availability depending on the viewer’s geographical location.
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