Hayao Miyazaki
Directing
Born: January 5, 1941 (age 85) · Tokyo, Japan
Highest Rated
Biography
Hayao Miyazaki (Miyazaki Hayao, born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese manga artist and prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. Through a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of animated feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, an animation studio and production company. The success of Miyazaki's films has invited comparisons with American animator Walt Disney, British animator Nick Park as well as Robert Zemeckis, who pioneered Motion Capture animation, and he has been named one of the most influential people by Time Magazine. Miyazaki began his career at Toei Animation as an in-between artist for Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon where he pitched his own ideas that eventually became the movie's ending. He continued to work in various roles in the animation industry over the decade until he was able to direct his first feature film Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro which was published in 1979. After the success of his next film, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, he co-founded Studio Ghibli where he continued to produce many feature films until Princess Mononoke whereafter he temporarily retired. While Miyazaki's films have long enjoyed both commercial and critical success in Japan, he remained largely unknown to the West until Miramax released his 1997 film, Princess Mononoke. Princess Mononoke was the highest-grossing film in Japan—until it was eclipsed by another 1997 film, Titanic—and the first animated film to win Picture of the Year at the Japanese Academy Awards. Miyazaki returned to animation with Spirited Away. The film topped Titanic's sales at the Japanese box office, also won Picture of the Year at the Japanese Academy Awards and was the first anime film to win an American Academy Award. Miyazaki's films often incorporate recurrent themes, such as humanity's relationship to nature and technology, and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic. Reflecting Miyazaki's feminism, the protagonists of his films are often strong, independent girls or young women. Miyazaki is a vocal critic of capitalism and globalization. While two of his films, The Castle of Cagliostro and Castle in the Sky, involve traditional villains, his other films such as Nausicaa or Princess Mononoke present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities.
Known for
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Spirited Away
2001
Toy Story 3
2010
Howl's Moving Castle
2004
Princess Mononoke
1997
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
Ponyo
2008
Castle in the Sky
1986
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989
Warriors of the Wind
1984
Porco Rosso
1992
The Wind Rises
2013
Photos (7)
Movies (7)
Mei and the Kittenbus
Totoro (voice)
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Giant Robot (voice)
Imaginary Flying Machines
Le cochon
The Birth of Studio Ghibli
2003
A Hedgehog Came Out of the Fog
2011
Ghibli Scenery: A Journey to Japan Painted in Miyazaki’s Works
2008
Super TV: Frontline Information 15 Months of Exclusive Coverage! The Secret Behind "My Neighbors the Yamadas"
2000
Self / Appearances (42)
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi
Self · 1 eps
Princess Mononoke in the U.S.A.
Himself
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
Self
Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature
Self (archive footage)
Kurosawa's Way
Self
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
Self · 4 eps
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki
Self
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Self
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert
Self - Filmmaker
Hayao Miyazaki Produces a CD
Self
Miyazaki
Self
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Self
The Art of 'Spirited Away'
Himself
The Work of Hayao Miyazaki "The Wind Rises" Record of 1000 Days/Retirement Announcement Unknown Story
himself
Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum
Self
Manga!
Self
The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 2: Life Has Been Breathed Into It!
Self
The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Hayao Miyazaki
Himself
Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Self
In Love With and Living Within Movies - Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki
Self
Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion
Self
Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery
Self - Interviewee
The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 1: A Drama on Paper
Self
2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
Self
The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 3: The Day The Record Was Broken
Self
The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away
Himself
Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New Director
Himself
Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point
Self
The Cat Returns - Making of
Self
Lasseter-san, Thank You
Himself
How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process
Self
Poppy Hill - 300 Days of War Between Father and Son
Himself
The Making of Only Yesterday
Self
Princess Mononoke: Making of a Masterpiece
Self
A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest
Self
Ghibli's Bookshelf
self
Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion
Self
Professional Special: Director Miyazaki Hayao
Self
The Work of Toshio Suzuki Don't Believe in Myself, I Believe in People
Self
How Ghibli Was Born
Himself
Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Himself
"The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"
Himself
Upcoming (2)
Directing (43)
Spirited Away
Director
Lupin the 3rd
Director
Lupin the 3rd
Series Director
Howl's Moving Castle
Director
Princess Mononoke
Director
My Neighbor Totoro
Director
The Boy and the Heron
Director
Warriors of the Wind
Director
Future Boy Conan
Series Director
Future Boy Conan
Director
Kiki's Delivery Service
Director
Castle in the Sky
Director
Anne of Green Gables
Layout
Ponyo
Director
Heidi: Girl of the Alps
Layout
The Wind Rises
Director
Sherlock Hound
Director
Porco Rosso
Director
The Castle of Cagliostro
Director
Mei and the Kittenbus
Director
The Day I Bought a Star
Director
Boro the Caterpillar
Director
Yuki's Sun
Director
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Director
Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection
Director
House Hunting
Director
Chage & Aska: On Your Mark
Director
Koro's Big Day Out
Director
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Director
Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea
Director
Sherlock Hound: The Movie
Director
Imaginary Flying Machines
Director
Rambutan Adventures
Director
Madaran's World
Director
Treasure Hunting
Director
Mon Mon the Water Spider
Director
The Whale Hunt
Director
The Fish of the Fish
Director
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Continuity
Tacolator
Director
Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover
Director
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Layout
A Splendid Dance
Director
Writing (71)
Spirited Away
Original Story
Spirited Away
Screenplay
Lupin the 3rd
Writer
Howl's Moving Castle
Screenplay
Princess Mononoke
Original Story
Princess Mononoke
Screenplay
My Neighbor Totoro
Original Story
My Neighbor Totoro
Screenplay
The Boy and the Heron
Original Story
The Boy and the Heron
Screenplay
Warriors of the Wind
Screenplay
Warriors of the Wind
Original Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Screenplay
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Story
Kiki's Delivery Service
Screenplay
Whisper of the Heart
Screenplay
Castle in the Sky
Original Story
Castle in the Sky
Screenplay
Ponyo
Writer
The Secret World of Arrietty
Screenplay
The Wind Rises
Screenplay
The Wind Rises
Comic Book
The Wind Rises
Original Story
Sherlock Hound
Writer
Porco Rosso
Screenplay
Porco Rosso
Original Story
Porco Rosso
Comic Book
The Cat Returns
Original Concept
The Castle of Cagliostro
Screenplay
From Up on Poppy Hill
Screenplay
Tales from Earthsea
Original Story
Panda! Go Panda!
Original Story
Panda! Go Panda!
Screenplay
Mei and the Kittenbus
Writer
Mei and the Kittenbus
Original Story
Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure
Writer
The Day I Bought a Star
Screenplay
Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Original Story
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Screenplay
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Original Story
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Writer
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Screenplay
Boro the Caterpillar
Writer
Boro the Caterpillar
Original Story
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Characters
Panda! Go Panda!
Screenplay
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Writer
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Screenplay
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Screenplay
House Hunting
Writer
Chage & Aska: On Your Mark
Writer
Koro's Big Day Out
Writer
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Writer
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Screenplay
Stage 『Spirited Away』
Original Story
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
Screenplay
Sherlock Hound: The Movie
Storyboard
Imaginary Flying Machines
Screenplay
Imaginary Flying Machines
Original Story
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
Author
Rambutan Adventures
Screenplay
Madaran's World
Screenplay
Treasure Hunting
Screenplay
Mon Mon the Water Spider
Writer
The Whale Hunt
Writer
The Fish of the Fish
Screenplay
Tacolator
Screenplay
A Splendid Dance
Screenplay
Producing (16)
Howl's Moving Castle
Executive Producer
Kiki's Delivery Service
Producer
The Secret World of Arrietty
Other
The Cat Returns
Production Coordinator
Only Yesterday
Executive Producer
Pom Poko
Executive Producer
The Story of Yanagawa Waterways
Executive Producer
Boro the Caterpillar
Executive Producer
House Hunting
Producer
Rambutan Adventures
Director of Operations
Madaran's World
Director of Operations
Mon Mon the Water Spider
Producer
The Fish of the Fish
Director of Operations
Tacolator
Director of Operations
The Theory of Evolution
Director of Operations
A Splendid Dance
Director of Operations
Other Crew (55)
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Thanks
Lupin the 3rd
Storyboard Artist
Lupin the 3rd
Key Animation
Toy Story 3
Thanks
The Boy and the Heron
Storyboard Artist
Warriors of the Wind
Character Designer
Future Boy Conan
Storyboard Artist
Future Boy Conan
Character Designer
Future Boy Conan
Mechanical Designer
Whisper of the Heart
Storyboard Artist
Japan Animator Expo
Title Designer
Anne of Green Gables
Other
Sherlock Hound
Storyboard Artist
The Castle of Cagliostro
Storyboard Artist
The New Adventures of Gigantor
Key Animation
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Thanks
Everything Ghibli Special Short Shorts
Creator
The Pixar Story
Thanks
Jungle Kurobee
Character Designer
Rainbow Sentai Robin
Animation
La luna
Thanks
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Key Animation
Panda! Go Panda!
Key Animation
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Animation
Future Boy Conan
Storyboard Artist
Future Boy Conan
Character Designer
Future Boy Conan
Mechanical Designer
Flying Phantom Ship
Character Designer
Flying Phantom Ship
Animation
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Key Animation
Animal Treasure Island
Key Animation
Animal Treasure Island
Additional Writing
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Key Animation
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Storyboard Artist
Boro the Caterpillar
Storyboard Artist
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Character Designer
Yuki's Sun
Animation
Yuki's Sun
Storyboard Artist
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
Mechanical Designer
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
Conceptual Design
Panda! Go Panda!
Concept Artist
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Storyboard Artist
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
Animation
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
Additional Writing
Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection
Character Designer
Doggie March
Animation
Rambutan Adventures
Storyboard Artist
Madaran's World
Storyboard Artist
The Fish of the Fish
Storyboard Artist
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Layout Supervisor
Tacolator
Storyboard Artist
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Key Animation
A Splendid Dance
Storyboard Artist
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Animation
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Art Direction