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Hayao Miyazaki

Headshot Of Hayao Miyazaki
Birthdate
January 5, 1941
Birthplace
Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Height
5 feet 5 inches
Notable Projects
Howl's Moving Castle
Professions
Animator, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer, Author

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Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron featured image looking shocked
The Boy and the Heron Could've Been Studio Ghibli's Greatest Movie, But 1 Problem Holds It Back

The Boy and the Heron had the potential to be Studio Ghibli's greatest movie of all time, but there was one very big problem that prevented that.

Studio Ghibli - Zodiac sign background with Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo featured image
Which Studio Ghibli Character Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Every Studio Ghibli fan has probably wondered which of the studios beloved characters they are based on their Zodiac Sign. Find out which one you are!

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Studio Ghibli - Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Ponyo looking upset mad angry featured image
All of Studio Ghibli's Movies Are Beautiful Except For 1 and Honestly, It's Easily Their Worst Movie Ever

Studio Ghibli has made some of the best animated movies ever seen, but this one film from the studio was actually horrible and not worth the time.

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An image of various characters from Studio Ghibli's catalog.
Every Studio Ghibli Film, Ranked From Worst To Best

Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki have made some of the best animated films of all time, but some of their anime movies are better than others.

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A Few of Studio Ghibli's Best Movies Aren't Safe for Kids, and These Are Our 5 Favorites

Studio Ghibli makes many films that are excellent for children, but these five harrowing tales are ones that are not meant for kids at all.

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The Boy and the Heron - Mahito looking shocked
1 Hayao Miyazaki Quote Changed How I See The Boy and the Heron, And Now It's My Favorite Ghibli Movie

The Boy and the Heron was praised upon release, but a key quote from director Hayao Miyazaki turned it from a movie I liked into one of my favorites.

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Studio Ghibli - Imagery from One Your Mark a music video for Chage & Aska by Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki's Little Known Sci-Fi Short Deserves a Studio Ghibli Anime ASAP

One of Hayao Miyazaki's best, and shortest, works was so good that it deserves its own full-length anime feature film from Studio Ghibli.

Howl's Moving Castle and Eragon
Studio Ghibli Loves to Make Books Into Anime, And These 10 Stories Need an Adaptation ASAP

Studio Ghibli has had success adapting books like Howl's Moving Castle into film, so here are some more book series that deserve their own adaptation.

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Spirited Away's Chihiro Crying Over The Boy and the Heron
There's 1 Modern Director Who Can Match Hayao Miyazaki and No, They're Not From Studio Ghibli

Hayao Miyazaki is an anime legend who has created some of the mediums best films, but there is one modern director who could take his crown.

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Miyazaki Anno Evangelion
Hayao Miyazaki's First Reaction To Meeting Evangelion's Creator Was Absolutely Brutal, Which Is Why It's So Perfect

Hayao Miyazaki called young Hideaki Anno an “alien” and a “caveman,” a brutally honest first meeting that helped shape anime history.

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Prince Ashitaka and San in Princess Mononoke's ending
Princess Mononoke Is So Good, 1 of Hollywood's Biggest Stars Regrets Not Seeing It In Theaters

Princess Mononoke is undoubtedly one of Studio Ghibli's best films, and with its recent re-release in IMAX one Hollywood star regrets missing it.

Hayao Miyazaki smiling over an image of various anime posters.
Only One Anime Series Made Hayao Miyazaki Say "Hurry Up And Finish It!" And It Currently Has 100% On Rotten Tomatoes

Director Hayao Miyazaki is famously a curmudgeon when it comes to anime outside of Ghibli, but one iconic series got a big response from him.

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Ocean Waves and Tales From Earthsea
If You Love Studio Ghibli, You Better Know Its 7 Most Underrated Anime

Studio Ghibli has many amazing titles in its catalog, but there are 7 anime, from music animations to television series, that most fans will not know.

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Yakul, Prince Ashitaka and San in Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke Is a Studio Ghibli Masterpiece, But It Almost Bankrupted the Studio

Princess Mononoke is one of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's best films, but it was nearly their last film because of the cost to make it.

A collage of all of the Studio Ghibli movies - The Wind Rises, The Cat Returns, Grave of the Fireflies, Spirited Away, My neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke
"A Real Benefit to Society": While Studio Ghibli Faces an AI Onslaught, OpenAI's CEO Is Doubling Down On the Debacle

Studio Ghibli is facing crisis as AI continues to replicate its original art style and the creators behind Open AI don't think that this is a problem.

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Hayao Miyazaki smiling in front of a still from Howl's Moving Castle.
As Studio Ghibli Navigates an AI Nightmare, Goro Miyazaki Is Addressing the Tech's Future in Anime

Hayao Miyazaki's son speaks out about his doubts for AI and how it will never replace the magic of his fathers original Studio Ghibli works.

Studio Ghibli - Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away in front of Howl's Moving Castle background
Yes, Studio Ghibli's Animation Is Stunning, But These 8 Deep Themes Prove Their Movies Are Also Thought-Provoking

Studio Ghibli films have some of the best animation and stories of all time, but even better are their heartfelt and important lessons.

A collage of all of the Studio Ghibli movies - The Wind Rises, The Cat Returns, Grave of the Fireflies, Spirited Away, My neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke
Think You Know Studio Ghibli? Here Are 8 Facts Every Diehard Fan Should Know

Even the most dedicated and diehard Studio Ghibli fans might not know these 8 shocking and fun trivia facts about the iconic anime studio.

Compilation of the Studio Ghibli movies Spirited Away, Howel's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro.
35 Years Later, Studio Ghibli's Lost Movie Is One of Anime's Biggest Regrets

Studio Ghibli has made many amazing anime, but one of their lost films, Border 1939, was canceled and to this day it is one of anime's biggest losses.

Studio Ghibli custom cover image by Lauren Kells
"When Technology Tries to Replicate Humanity": Studio Ghibli Distributor Breaks Silence on Controversial AI Trend

With AI art becoming more prevalent than ever, Studio Ghibli's distributor, GKids, finally speaks out on the trend and their view on it.

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