Short answers, pulled from the story.
My Neighbors the Yamadas was released in theaters on the 17th of July 1999. This release date marked the film's debut as a Studio Ghibli production that defied expectations of the studio's usual style.
Director Isao Takahata created My Neighbors the Yamadas using a watercolor sketch aesthetic that mimicked the original yonkoma manga by Hisaichi Ishii. The visual style required a new digital workflow where traditional paper sketches were scanned and colored using early computer graphics technology.
Akiko Yano composed the music for My Neighbors the Yamadas featuring very short piano themes that mirrored the episodic nature of the film. The soundtrack also included classical pieces performed by the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Mario Klemens.
Shochiku distributed My Neighbors the Yamadas in Japan on the 17th of July 1999. This distribution choice made it the only Ghibli production to avoid release by Toho or the Toei Company.
Jim Belushi voiced Takashi and Molly Shannon voiced Matsuko in the English dub of My Neighbors the Yamadas. Additional English voices included Jeff Bennett and Corey Burton to ensure every interaction felt authentic and grounded.
The American DVD launch for My Neighbors the Yamadas occurred on the 16th of August 2005. The film was later reissued on Blu-ray by GKIDS on the 16th of January 2018.