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Hayao Miyazaki, born January 5, 1941, in Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned director and animator, celebrated for his work at Studio Ghibli. His passion for aviation, sparked by childhood experiences in his uncle's aircraft plant, significantly influences his films. A graduate of Gakushuin University, he began his animation career at Toei Animation. Miyazaki’s films often explore themes like ecology, feminism, and pacifism, featuring strong female protagonists. Notable works include "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" and "Spirited Away," shaping the landscape of modern animation.
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Hiyao Miyazaki • Born: January 5, 1941 • Akebono-cho, Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, Japan • Began drawing airplanes while his father worked in his uncle’s aircraft manufacturing plant. • Aviation would become a major theme in his later work.
Hayao Miyazaki • Director • Head of Studio Ghibli • Animator • Began as in-betweener • Manga-ka • Creates, writes, draws manga (Japanese comics) • Considered the Crème-de-la-crème of Japanese animation industry.
Hayao Miyazaki • While attending Toyotama High School, he saw Hakujaden, the first full-length Japanese anime movie. • Film makes him decide to become a comic artist • He had to learn to draw the human figure • Went to Gakushuin University, graduating with degrees in political science and economics in 1963 • A member of the Children’s Literature Research Club – only club that was similar to a manga club at the time
Hayao Miyazaki • In 1963, joins Toei Dōga (Toei Animation) as an in-betweener. • No formal schooling for animation • Was trained for 3 months before being assigned to Watchdog Bow Wow
Hayao Miyazaki • Other studios he’s worked for • A-Pro • Nippon Animation • Established Studio Ghibli in 1985 • Subsidiary of Tokuma Shōten • Reestablished Studio Ghibli in 2005 as a separate studio
Hiyao Miyazaki • Recurring themes in his work • Aviation • Born from spending time in his uncles factory • Ecology • How humans have impacted their environment • Feminism • There is often two central female characters who embody idealism and realism • Pacifism • Anti-military
Hayao Miyazaki • Body of work: 1963-Present • Some examples of his animated work • 1963 Watchdog Bow Wow • 1971 Lupin III - Series • 1979 Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro • 1984 Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind • 1989 Kiki’s Delivery Service • 2002 The Cat Returns • 2004 Howl’s Moving Castle • 2006 Gedo Senki (Tales of EarthSea) • 2010 Karigurashi no Arrietty (The Borrowers)
Hayao Miyazaki • Examples of his manga • 1969 Puss in Boots • 1972 Animal Treasure Island • 1982-1994 Nausicaa Valley of the Wind • 1990 The Age of the Flying Boat • 1998-1999 Tigers Covered With Mud
Sources • The Ghibli Blog. Daniel Thomas MacInnes Internet source: http://ghiblicon.blogspot.com/ • The Hayao Miyazaki Web. Internet source: http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/miyazaki/ • Odell, Colin, & Le Blanc, Michelle (2009). Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England: Kamera. • Miyazaki, Hayao (2009). Starting Point: 1979–1996. Beth Cary and Frederik L. Schodt, trans. Foreword by John Lasseter. San Francisco: VIZ Media. • Cavallaro, Dani (2006). The Animé Art of Hayao Miyazaki. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc.