35mStudio Ghibli
Spirited Away Onigiri (Spicy Tuna)
Bento & Rice Dishes · Easy
Japanese Bento Box
Optional — any lunch box works
Used in 3 recipes on Anime Food Lab
Divided bento box for packed lunches — Ghibli-style bentos, Spirited Away onigiri, and Spy x Family carry-along meals.
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Do you really need this?
A divided bento box helps pack Ghibli and Spy x Family lunches neatly, but any container with silicone cups achieves similar separation. Buy a bento box if presentation and leak-proof compartments matter for daily carry; otherwise use what you have.
Buying guide
Japanese bento boxes combine a leak-resistant outer shell with tight-fitting lids and optional dividers. Two-tier models keep rice separate from saucy sides; single-tier lacquer-style boxes (like Satsuki's in My Neighbor Totoro) suit hinomaru layouts with one umeboshi on rice.
Budget pick: BPA-free plastic with a silicone gasket — dishwasher-safe and fine for daily Spy x Family–style lunches.
Premium pick: stainless steel (Japanese “magewappa” style wood is beautiful but needs hand care) or traditional lacquer for presentation photos.
Any lunch box plus silicone muffin cups achieves similar separation. Buy a bento when you need leak-proof carry, fixed portion sizes, and neat anime-style plating for photos or kids' lunches.
Care
Wash lids and gaskets separately so seals stay flexible. Air-dry compartments before closing to prevent odor. Remove silicone dividers for dishwasher cycles if the manufacturer allows; hand-wash lacquer-style boxes.
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