'Mary and the Witch's Flower' trivia and fun facts

Two Nominations in the Animated Movies Awards

The film was candidate for the Best Screenplay and the Best Production Design in the Annie Awards.

Screened for Studio Ghibli

The director screened the film for his former colleagues at Studio Ghibli. Miyazaki congratulated Yonebayashi, but told him not wanted to see her. Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata praised the film and congratulated Yonebayashi for his work.

The Successor of Ghibli

This is the first animated movie from Studio Ponoc, founded in 2015 by several ex-employees of Studio Ghibli, including Hiromasa Yonebayashi.