Featuring Isao Takahata Interviewer: Your first venture as a producer was in the movie “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” am I correct, Mr. Takahata? Takahata: Yes, you are correct. Up until that point, I had always been in the director’s seat. So, when asked if I was open to testing the waters of …
The azure spectrum of the Adriatic Sea, the unending sky-blues, punctuated by the striking crimson seaplane! The first encounter I had with Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece, “Porco Rosso”, was one of profound emotional stirrings. A film pulsating with raw majesty and human sentiment, the meticulous craftsmanship of Miyazaki makes every frame a visual feast for the …
My Grandfather, Gianni Caproni- The Era Depicted in “Porco Rosso” Read More »
The Birth of a Character Interviewer: Gina, an addition to the original narrative of “Porco Rosso,” was a character unique to your film adaptation. Can you share your thought process behind this? Miyazaki: Characters often surface without any particular reason. I find the spontaneity of a character’s appearance quite appealing, and I explore the ‘why’ …
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This is a translation from the following article on this link.https://eiga.com/news/20230711/14/ Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s new film “How Do You Live?” will be released this Friday, July 14. Only the release date, title, and a poster visual depicting a bird-like drawing have been announced for the film. Information about the cast and staff …
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I have watched “My Neighbor Totoro” more than 200 times. Yet, each time I watch it anew, I marvel at its greatness, its excellence, and its well-made nature. The detailing is extraordinary. In particular, the unique depictions of the Inari shrines at the entrance to the village and the Inari shrine in front of the …
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Among the works involving Hayao Miyazaki, the one I’ve seen repeatedly is not “Spirited Away”, nor “Nausicaa”, nor “Princess Mononoke”, and actually not even “My Neighbor Totoro” in this book. It is “Panda! Go! Panda!”. When my second son was a toddler, the number one “silencing video” was “Panda! Go! Panda!”. Whether he was crying, …
The Chosen Ones in the Story “Nausicca of the Valley of the Wind” is quite different in the movie and manga versions. You could even say they are completely different. I was asked to write about “Nausicaa theory,” and after thinking for a while about which one to write about, I decided to write about …
I love almost all of Hayao Miyazaki’s works, but my first reaction when asked to write about this one, of all things, was surprise. Specifically, “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Knowing that Takuya Kimura was doing the voice of Howl and being enthralled by the construction of the castle, I looked forward to its release and immediately …
What is the Magic of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’? (2005) A girl who liberates herself through the spark of magic This is a story of a peculiar society where numerous wizards stroll amidst the daily lives of ordinary citizens. It might even be referred to as a world where wizards have become commonplace. Could such a …
The opportunity to work alongside Director Miyazaki was a profound learning experience for me. Interviewer: Mr. Ando, you first served as animation director under Miyazaki in “On Your Mark.” How was your recent work experience? Ando: “Many often perceive Director Miyazaki’s style as simple and gentle. However, the truth is that his style isn’t fixed. …
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