Hayao Miyazaki : The Traditionalist

 

“Do everything by hand, even when using the computer.”
-Hayao Miyazaki

 


In the age of modern art and animation, Hayao Miyazaki is someone who has stuck with the traditional style and has colored the world with it. In contrast to other animators, Hayao Miyazaki is not a fan of 3D animation which has resulted in his works having a 2D hand-drawn look. Each movie by Miyazaki has a vibrant and diverse theme. Miyazaki's films have been diverse while remaining faithful to his fundamental foundations of traditional art and animation, from the tale of a plane engineer in "The Wind Rises" (2013) to a simple children's fable in "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988) to a country at war in "Howl's Moving Castle." (2004) His films never have sequels since he tells a different story in each one, yet they consistently contain themes like the interaction between humans and nature, environmentalism, Japanese mythology, etc. Hayao Miyazaki, who calls himself simply a man who draws pictures rather than a storyteller, has influenced and inspired artists all over the world, earning him the moniker "The Godfather of animation."

Born in Tokyo in 1941, Hayao Miyazaki started his career at ToeiAnimation in 1963. He quickly got involved in several iconic Japanese animated films, such as "Horus: Prince of the Sun." Miyazaki contributed significantly to that movie as the chief animator, concept artist, and scene designer. The movie was the beginning of Miyazaki and director Isao Takahata's partnership, which would eventually result in the foundation of the renowned Ghibli Studios.



The films that came after were destined for instantaneous commercial success and critical acclaim, and they are now regarded as Japanese cinematic milestones: "Castle in the Sky" (1986) tells the story of two orphans on an adventure to find a magical castle-island that floats in the heavens; "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988) is the tale of two sisters who wait for their ailing mother to return home from the hospital while befriending local spirits.


Princess Mononoke (1997) was the first animated film to win Picture of the Year at the Japanese Academy Awards and became the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan then. His animated film Spirited Away (2001) brought him his greatest achievement by winning the Oscar in the best-animated feature category in 2003 which remains the only Japanese anime film to win an Oscar to this day while other films like “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “The Wind Rises” received nominations in the years 2006 and 2014 respectively.

Princess Mononoke (1997) 

  Spirited Away (2001)


Ghibli Studio movies continue to be well-liked and regarded as audience favorites. In this contemporary era of animation, these movies offer a sense of novelty. It is understandable why Miyazaki's films continue to be favorites with their amazing plot, immersive setting, and traditional art.


The rich and vibrant artwork of Miyazaki has endured through the years. Simply because he produced so many different kinds of films throughout the course of his career, his art can catch the curiosity of everybody. His movies take a long time to make because they are primarily hand-drawn, but that didn't stop him from making more. With the release of his final movie, How Do You Live?, Hayao Miyazaki, 81 years old, will conclude a remarkable career. Though he may be putting down his brush, his legacy and the works of art he inspired will undoubtedly endure and transcend time.

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