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Hayao Miyazaki Born in ward of Tokyo , expressed interest in manga and animation from an early age , and he joined Toei Animation in 1963 . During his early years at Animation he worked as an in-between artist and later collaborated with director . Notable films to which contributed at include Doggie March and Gullivers Travels Beyond the Moon . He provided key animation to other films at , such as Puss in Boots and Animal Treasure Island , before moving to A-Pro in 1971 , where he co-directed Lupin the Third Part I alongside . After moving to ( later known as Nippon Animation ) in 1973 , worked as an animator on World Masterpiece Theater , and directed the television series Future Boy Conan ( 1978 ) . He joined Tokyo Movie Shinsha in 1979 to direct his first feature film The Castle of Cagliostro as well as the television series Sherlock Hound . In the same period , he also started writing and illustrating the manga Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind ( 1982–1994 ) , of which he also directed the 1984 film adaptation produced by Topcraft . s works are characterized by the recurrence of themes such as humanitys relationship with nature and technology , the wholesomeness of natural and traditional patterns of living , the importance of art and craftsmanship , and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic in a violent world . The protagonists of his films are often strong girls or young women , and several of his films present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities . s works have been highly praised and awarded ; he was named a Person of Cultural Merit for outstanding cultural contributions in November 2012 , and received the Academy Honorary Award for his impact on animation and cinema in November 2014 . has frequently been cited as an inspiration for numerous animators , directors , and writers . Early life . Hayao Miyazaki was born on 5 January 1941 , in the town of Akebono-cho in , Tokyo , the second of four sons . His father , ( 1915 – 18 March 1993 ) , was the director of Miyazaki Airplane , which manufactured rudders for fighter planes during World War II . The business allowed his family to remain affluent during s early life . In 1944 , when was three years old , his family evacuated to . After the in July 1945 , s family evacuated to . The bombing left a lasting impression on , then aged four . From 1947 to 1955 , s mother suffered from spinal tuberculosis ; she spent the first few years in hospital , before being nursed from home . s mother was a strict , intellectual woman , who regularly questioned socially accepted norms . She died in July 1983 at the age of 71 . After graduating from Junior High , attended High School . During his third year , s interest in animation was sparked by Panda and the Magic Serpent ( 1958 ) . He fell in love with the movies heroine and it left a strong impression on him . After graduating from attended Gakushuin University and was a member of the Childrens Literature Research Club , the closest thing back then to a comics club . In his free time , would visit his art teacher from middle school and sketch in his studio , where the two would drink and talk about politics , life , all sorts of things . graduated from in 1963 with degrees in political science and economics . Career . Early career . In 1963 , was employed at Animation . He worked as an in-between artist on the theatrical feature anime Doggie March and the television anime Wolf Boy Ken ( both 1963 ) . He also worked on Gullivers Travels Beyond the Moon ( 1964 ) . He was a leader in a labor dispute soon after his arrival , and became chief secretary of s labor union in 1964 . later worked as chief animator , concept artist , and scene designer on The Great Adventure of Horus , Prince of the Sun ( 1968 ) . Throughout the films production , worked closely with his mentor , , whose approach to animation profoundly influenced s work . Directed by , with whom would continue to collaborate for the remainder of his career , the film was highly praised , and deemed a pivotal work in the evolution of animation . Under the pseudonym , wrote and illustrated the manga People of the Desert , published in 26 installments between September 1969 and March 1970 in . He was influenced by illustrated stories such as s . also provided key animation for The Wonderful World of Puss n Boots ( 1969 ) , directed by . He created a 12-chapter manga series as a promotional tie-in for the film ; the series ran in the Sunday edition of from January to March 1969 . later proposed scenes in the screenplay for Flying Phantom Ship ( 1969 ) , in which military tanks would cause mass hysteria in downtown Tokyo , and was hired to storyboard and animate the scenes . In 1971 , he developed structure , characters and designs for s adaptation of Animal Treasure Island ; he created the 13-part manga adaptation , printed in from January to March 1971 . also provided key animation for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves . Breakthrough films . left Nippon Animation in 1979 , during the production of Anne of Green Gables ; he provided scene design and organization on the first fifteen episodes . He moved to Telecom Animation Film , a subsidiary of TMS Entertainment , to direct his first feature anime film , The Castle of Cagliostro ( 1979 ) , a Lupin III film . In his role at Telecom , helped train the second wave of employees . directed six episodes of Sherlock Hound in 1981 , until issues with Sir Arthur Conan Doyles estate led to a suspension in production ; was busy with other projects by the time the issues were resolved , and the remaining episodes were directed by . They were broadcast from November 1984 to May 1985 . also wrote the graphic novel The Journey of Shuna , inspired by the Tibetan folk tale Prince who became a dog . The novel was published by in June 1983 , and dramatised for radio broadcast in 1987 . Hayao Miyazakis Daydream Data Notes was also irregularly published from November 1984 to October 1994 in Model Graphix ; selections of the stories received radio broadcast in 1995 . After the release of The Castle of Cagliostro , began working on his ideas for an animated film adaptation of Richard Corbens comic book Rowlf and pitched the idea to at TMS . In November 1980 , a proposal was drawn up to acquire the film rights . Around that time , was also approached for a series of magazine articles by the editorial staff of Animage . During subsequent conversations , he showed his sketchbooks and discussed basic outlines for envisioned animation projects with editors and , who saw the potential for collaboration on their development into animation . Two projects were proposed : , to be set in the Sengoku period ; and the adaptation of Corbens Rowlf . Both were rejected , as the company was unwilling to fund anime projects not based on existing manga , and the rights for the adaptation of Rowlf could not be secured . An agreement was reached that could start developing his sketches and ideas into a manga for the magazine with the proviso that it would never be made into a film . The manga—titled Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind—ran from February 1982 to March 1994 . The story , as re-printed in the volumes , spans seven volumes for a combined total of 1060 pages . drew the episodes primarily in pencil , and it was printed monochrome in sepia toned ink . Miyazaki resigned from Telecom Animation Film in November 1982 . Following the success of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , , the founder of , encouraged to work on a film adaptation . initially refused , but agreed on the condition that he could direct . s imagination was sparked by the mercury poisoning of Minamata Bay and how nature responded and thrived in a poisoned environment , using it to create the films polluted world . and chose the minor studio Topcraft to animate the film , as they believed its artistic talent could transpose the sophisticated atmosphere of the manga to the film . Pre-production began on 31 May 1983 ; encountered difficulties in creating the screenplay , with only sixteen chapters of the manga to work with . enlisted experimental and minimalist musician to compose the films score . Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was released on 11 March 1984 . It grossed ¥1.48 billion at the box office , and made an additional ¥742 million in distribution income . It is often seen as s pivotal work , cementing his reputation as an animator . It was lauded for its positive portrayal of women , particularly that of main character Nausicaä . Several critics have labeled Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as possessing anti-war and feminist themes ; argues otherwise , stating that he only wishes to entertain . The successful cooperation on the creation of the manga and the film laid the foundation for other collaborative projects . In April 1984 , opened his own office in Ward , naming it . Studio Ghibli . Early films ( 1985–1996 ) . In June 1985 , and founded the animation production company Studio Ghibli , with funding from . Studio Ghiblis first film , Laputa : Castle in the Sky ( 1986 ) , employed the same production crew of Nausicaä . s designs for the films setting were inspired by Greek architecture and European urbanistic templates . Some of the architecture in the film was also inspired by a Welsh mining town ; witnessed the mining strike upon his first visit to Wales in 1984 , and admired the miners dedication to their work and community . Laputa was released on 2 August 1986 . It was the highest-grossing animation film of the year in Japan . s following film , My Neighbor Totoro , was released alongside Takahatas Grave of the Fireflies in April 1988 to ensure Studio Ghiblis financial status . The simultaneous production was chaotic for the artists , as they switched between projects . My Neighbor Totoro features the theme of the relationship between the environment and humanity—a contrast to Nausicaä , which emphasises technologys negative effect on nature . While the film received critical acclaim , it was commercially unsuccessful at the box office . However , merchandising was successful , and the film was labelled as a cult classic . In 1987 , Studio Ghibli acquired the rights to create a film adaptation of s novel Kikis Delivery Service . s work on My Neighbor Totoro prevented him from directing the adaptation ; was chosen as director , and was hired as script writer . s dissatisfaction of s first draft led him to make changes to the project , ultimately taking the role of director . was unhappy with the differences between the book and the screenplay . and visited and invited her to the studio ; she allowed the project to continue . The film was originally intended to be a 60-minute special , but expanded into a feature film after completed the storyboards and screenplay . Kikis Delivery Service premiered on 29 July 1989 . It earned ¥2.15 billion at the box office , and was the highest-grossing film in Japan in 1989 . From March to May 1989 , s manga was published in the magazine . began production on a 45 minute in-flight film for Japan Airlines based on the manga ; ultimately extended the film into the feature-length film , titled Porco Rosso , as expectations grew . Due to the end of production on s Only Yesterday ( 1991 ) , initially managed the production of Porco Rosso independently . The outbreak of the Yugoslav Wars in 1991 affected , prompting a more sombre tone for the film ; would later refer to the film as foolish , as its mature tones were unsuitable for children . The film featured anti-war themes , which would later revisit . The airline remained a major investor in the film , resulting in its initial premiere as an in-flight film , prior to its theatrical release on 18 July 1992 . The film was critically and commercially successful , remaining the highest-grossing animated film in Japan for several years . Studio Ghibli set up its headquarters in , Tokyo in August 1992 . In November 1992 , two television spots directed by were broadcast by Nippon Television Network ( NTV ) : , a 90-second spot loosely based on the illustrated story by and , and commissioned to celebrate NTVs fortieth anniversary ; and , aired as one 15-second and four 5-second spots , centered on an undefinable creature which ultimately became NTVs mascot . designed the storyboards and wrote the screenplay for Whisper of the Heart ( 1995 ) , directed by . Global emergence ( 1997–2008 ) . began work on the initial storyboards for Princess Mononoke in August 1994 , based on preliminary thoughts and sketches from the late 1970s . While experiencing writers block during production , accepted a request for the creation of On Your Mark , a music video for the song of the same name by Chage and Aska . In the production of the video , experimented with computer animation to supplement traditional animation , a technique he would soon revisit for Princess . On Your Mark premiered as a short before Whisper of the Heart . Despite the videos popularity , said that it was not given 100 percent focus . In May 1995 , took a group of artists and animators to the ancient forests of and the mountains of , taking photographs and making sketches . The landscapes in the film were inspired by . In Princess , revisited the ecological and political themes of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind . supervised the 144,000 cels in the film , about 80,000 of which were key animation . Princess was produced with an estimated budget of ¥2.35 billion ( approximately US$23.5 million ) , making it the most expensive film by Studio Ghibli at the time . Approximately fifteen minutes of the film uses computer animation : about five minutes uses techniques such as 3D rendering , digital composition , and texture mapping ; the remaining ten minutes uses ink and paint . While the original intention was to digitally paint 5,000 of the films frames , time constraints doubled this . Upon its premiere on 12 July 1997 , Princess was critically acclaimed , becoming the first animated film to win the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year . The film was also commercially successful , earning a domestic total of ¥14 billion ( US$148 million ) , and becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for several months . Miramax Films purchased the films distributions rights for North America ; it was the first Studio Ghibli production to receive a substantial theatrical distribution in the United States . While it was largely unsuccessful at the box office , grossing about US$3 million , it was seen as the introduction of Studio Ghibli to global markets . claimed that Princess would be his final film . In September 2001 , Studio Ghibli announced the production of Howls Moving Castle , based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones . of Animation was originally selected to direct the film , but disagreements between Hosoda and Studio Ghibli executives led to the projects abandonment . After six months , Studio Ghibli resurrected the project . was inspired to direct the film upon reading Jones novel , and was struck by the image of a castle moving around the countryside ; the novel does not explain how the castle moved , which led to s designs . He travelled to Colmar and Riquewihr in Alsace , France , to study the architecture and the surroundings for the films setting . Additional inspiration came from the concepts of future technology in Albert Robidas work , as well as the illusion art of 19th century Europe . The film was produced digitally , but the characters and backgrounds were drawn by hand prior to being digitized . It was released on 20 November 2004 , and received widespread critical acclaim . The film received the Osella Award for Technical Excellence at the 61st Venice International Film Festival , and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature . In Japan , the film grossed a record $14.5 million in its first week of release . It remains among the highest-grossing films in Japan , with a worldwide gross of over ¥19.3 billion . received the honorary Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 62nd Venice International Film Festival in 2005 . In March 2005 , Studio Ghibli split from . In the 1980s , contacted Ursula K . Le Guin expressing interest in producing an adaptation of her Earthsea novels ; unaware of s work , Le Guin declined . Upon watching My Neighbor Totoro several years later , Le Guin expressed approval to the concept of the adaptation . She met with in August 2005 , who wanted s son to direct the film , as had wished to retire . Disappointed that was not directing , but under the impression that he would supervise his sons work , Le Guin approved of the films production . later publicly opposed and criticized s appointment as director . Upon s viewing of the film , he wrote a message for his son : It was made honestly , so it was good . Later films ( 2009–present ) . In early 2009 , began writing a manga called , telling the story of Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter designer . The manga was first published in two issues of the Model Graphix magazine , published on 25 February and 25 March 2009 . later co-wrote the screenplay for Arrietty ( 2010 ) and From Up on Poppy Hill ( 2011 ) , directed by and respectively . wanted his next film to be a sequel to Ponyo , but convinced him to instead adapt to film . In November 2012 , Studio Ghibli announced the production of The Wind Rises , based on , to be released alongside s The Tale of the Princess Kaguya . In September 2013 , announced that he was retiring from the production of feature films due to his age , but wished to continue working on the displays at the Studio Ghibli Museum . was awarded the Academy Honorary Award at the Governors Awards in November 2014 . He developed Boro the Caterpillar , a computer-animated short film which was first discussed during pre-production for Princess . It was screened exclusively at the Studio Ghibli Museum in July 2017 . He is also working on an untitled samurai manga . In August 2016 , proposed a new feature-length film , How Do You Live? , on which he began animation work without receiving official approval . In December 2020 , Suzuki stated that the films animation was half finished and added that he does not expect the film to release for another three years . In January 2019 , it was reported that Vincent Maraval , a frequent collaborator of , tweeted a hint that may have plans for another film in the works . In February 2019 , a four-part documentary was broadcast on the NHK network titled 10 Years with , documenting production of his films in his private studio . In 2019 , approved a musical adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , as it was performed by a kabuki troupe . Works . - The Castle of Cagliostro ( 1979 ) - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind ( 1984 ) - Castle in the Sky ( 1986 ) - My Neighbor Totoro ( 1988 ) - Kikis Delivery Service ( 1989 ) - Porco Rosso ( 1992 ) - Princess Mononoke ( 1997 ) - Spirited Away ( 2001 ) - Howls Moving Castle ( 2004 ) - Ponyo ( 2008 ) - The Wind Rises ( 2013 ) - How Do You Live ? ( TBA ) Views . Miyazaki has often criticized the current state of the anime industry , stating that animators are unrealistic when creating people . He has stated that anime is produced by humans who cant stand looking at other humans… thats why the industry is full of otaku! . He has also frequently criticized otaku , including gun otaku and Zero fanatics , declaring it a fetish , and refusing to identify himself as such . In 2013 , several Studio Ghibli staff members , including Miyazaki , criticized Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abes policies , and the proposed Constitutional amendment that would allow Abe to revise the clause which outlaws war as a means to settle international disputes . Miyazaki felt that Abe wished to leave his name in history as a great man who revised the Constitution and its interpretation , describing it as despicable . Miyazaki has expressed his disapproval of Abes denial of Japans military aggression , stating that Japan should clearly say that [ they ] inflicted enormous damage on China and express deep remorse over it . He also felt that the countrys government should give a proper apology to Korean comfort women who serviced the Japanese army during World War II , suggesting that the Senkaku Islands should be split in half or controlled by both Japan and China . After the release of The Wind Rises in 2013 , some online critics labeled Miyazaki a traitor and anti-Japanese , describing the film as overly left-wing . Miyazaki refused to attend the 75th Academy Awards in Hollywood , Los Angeles in 2003 , in protest of the United States involvement in the Iraq War , later stating that he didnt want to visit a country that was bombing Iraq . He did not publicly express this opinion at the request of his producer until 2009 , when he lifted his boycott and attended San Diego Comic Con International as a favor to his friend John Lasseter . Miyazaki also expressed his opinion about the terrorist attack at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo , criticizing the magazines decision to publish the content cited as the catalyst for the incident . In November 2016 , Miyazaki stated that he believed many of the people who voted for Brexit and Trump were affected by the increase in unemployment due to companies building cars in Mexico because of low wages and [ selling ] them in the US . He did not think that Donald Trump would be elected president , calling it a terrible thing , and said that Trumps political opponent Hillary Clinton was terrible as well . Themes . Miyazakis works are characterized by the recurrence of themes such as environmentalism , pacifism , feminism , love and family . His narratives are also notable for not pitting a hero against an unsympathetic antagonist . Miyazakis films often emphasize environmentalism and the Earths fragility . Margaret Talbot stated that Miyazaki dislikes modern technology , and believes much of modern culture is thin and shallow and fake ; he anticipates a time with no more high-rises . Miyazaki felt frustrated growing up in the Shōwa period from 1955 to 1965 because nature — the mountains and rivers — was being destroyed in the name of economic progress . Peter Schellhase of The Imaginative Conservative identified that several antagonists of Miyazakis films attempt to dominate nature in pursuit of political domination , and are ultimately destructive to both nature and human civilization . Miyazaki is critical of capitalism , globalization , and their effects on modern life . He believes that a company is common property of the people that work there . Ram Prakash Dwivedi identified values of Mahatma Gandhi in the films of Miyazaki . Several of Miyazakis films feature anti-war themes . Daisuke Akimoto of Animation Studies categorized Porco Rosso as anti-war propaganda ; he felt that the main character , Porco , transforms into a pig partly due to his extreme distaste of militarism . Akimoto also argues that The Wind Rises reflects Miyazakis antiwar pacifism , despite the latter stating that the film does not attempt to denounce war . Schellhase also identifies Princess Mononoke as a pacifist film due to the protagonist , Ashitaka ; instead of joining the campaign of revenge against humankind , as his ethnic history would lead him to do , Ashitaka strives for peace . David Loy and Linda Goodhew argue that both Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Princess Mononoke do not depict traditional evil , but the Buddhist roots of evil : greed , ill will , and delusion ; according to Buddhism , the roots of evil must transform into generosity , loving-kindness and wisdom in order to overcome suffering , and both Nausicaä and Ashitaka accomplish this . When characters in Miyazakis films are forced to engage in violence , it is shown as being a difficult task ; in Howls Moving Castle , Howl is forced to fight an inescapable battle in defense of those he loves , and it almost destroys him , though he is ultimately saved by Sophies love and bravery . Suzuki described Miyazaki as a feminist in reference to his attitude to female workers . Miyazaki has described his female characters as brave , self-sufficient girls that dont think twice about fighting for what they believe in with all their heart , stating that they may need a friend , or a supporter , but never a saviour and that any woman is just as capable of being a hero as any man . Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was lauded for its positive portrayal of women , particularly the protagonist Nausicaä . Schellhase noted that the female characters in Miyazakis films are not objectified or sexualized , and possess complex and individual characteristics absent from Hollywood productions . Schellhase also identified a coming of age element for the heroines in Miyazakis films , as they each discover individual personality and strengths . Gabrielle Bellot of The Atlantic wrote that , in his films , Miyazaki shows a keen understanding of the complexities of what it might mean to be a woman . In particular , Bellot cites Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , praising the films challenging of gender expectations , and the strong and independent nature of Nausicaä . Bellot also noted that Princess Mononokes San represents the conflict between selfhood and expression . Miyazaki is concerned with the sense of wonder in young people , seeking to maintain themes of love and family in his films . Michael Toscano of Curator found that Miyazaki fears Japanese children are dimmed by a culture of overconsumption , overprotection , utilitarian education , careerism , techno-industrialism , and a secularism that is swallowing Japan’s native animism . Schellhase wrote that several of Miyazakis works feature themes of love and romance , but felt that emphasis is placed on the way lonely and vulnerable individuals are integrated into relationships of mutual reliance and responsibility , which generally benefit everyone around them . He also found that many of the protagonists in Miyazakis films present an idealized image of families , whereas others are dysfunctional . He felt that the non-biological family in Howls Moving Castle ( consisting of Howl , Sophie , Markl , the Witch of the Waste , and Heen ) gives a message of hope : that those cast out by society can find a healthy place to belong . Creation process and influences . Miyazaki forgoes traditional screenplays in his productions , instead developing the films narrative as he designs the storyboards . We never know where the story will go but we just keep working on the film as it develops , he said . In each of his films , Miyazaki has employed traditional animation methods , drawing each frame by hand ; computer-generated imagery has been employed in several of his later films , beginning with Princess Mononoke , to enrich the visual look , though he ensures that each film can retain the right ratio between working by hand and computer .. . and still be able to call my films 2D . He oversees every frame of his films . Miyazaki has cited several Japanese artists as his influences , including Sanpei Shirato , Osamu Tezuka , Soji Yamakawa , and Isao Takahata . A number of Western authors have also influenced his works , including Frédéric Back , Lewis Carroll , Roald Dahl , Jean Giraud , Paul Grimault , Ursula K . Le Guin , and Yuri Norstein , as well as animation studio Aardman Animations ( specifically the works of Nick Park ) . Specific works that have influenced Miyazaki include Animal Farm ( 1945 ) , The Snow Queen ( 1957 ) , and The King and the Mockingbird ( 1980 ) ; The Snow Queen is said to be the true catalyst for Miyazakis filmography , influencing his training and work . When animating young children , Miyazaki often takes inspiration from his friends children , as well as memories of his own childhood . Miyazaki has frequently been cited as an inspiration to numerous animators , directors and writers around the world , including Wes Anderson , James Cameron , Dean DeBlois , Guillermo del Toro , Pete Docter , Mamoru Hosoda , Bong Joon-Ho , Glen Keane , Travis Knight , John Lasseter , Nick Park , Henry Selick , Makoto Shinkai , and Steven Spielberg . Keane said Miyazaki is a huge influence on Walt Disney Animation Studios and has been part of our heritage ever since The Rescuers Down Under ( 1990 ) . Artists from Pixar and Aardman Studios signed a tribute stating , Youre our inspiration , Miyazaki-san ! He has also been cited as inspiration for video game designers including Shigeru Miyamoto and Hironobu Sakaguchi , as well as the , and the video game Ori and the Blind Forest ( 2015 ) . Personal life . Miyazaki married fellow animator Akemi Ota in October 1965 . The couple have two sons : Gorō , born in January 1967 , and Keisuke , born in April 1969 . Miyazakis dedication to his work harmed his relationship with Gorō , as he was often absent . Gorō watched his fathers works in an attempt to understand him , since the two rarely talked . During the production of Tales from Earthsea in 2006 , Gorō said that his father gets zero marks as a father but full marks as a director of animated films . Miyazakis niece , Mei Okuyama , who was the inspiration behind the character Mei in My Neighbor Totoro , is married to animation artist Daisuke Tsutsumi . Awards and nominations . Miyazaki won the Ōfuji Noburō Award at the Mainichi Film Awards for The Castle of Cagliostro ( 1979 ) , Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind ( 1984 ) , Laputa : Castle in the Sky ( 1986 ) , and My Neighbor Totoro ( 1988 ) , and the Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film for Kikis Delivery Service ( 1989 ) , Porco Rosso ( 1992 ) , Princess Mononoke ( 1997 ) , Spirited Away and Whale Hunt ( both 2001 ) . Spirited Away was also awarded the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature , while Howls Moving Castle ( 2004 ) and The Wind Rises ( 2013 ) received nominations . He was named a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in November 2012 , for outstanding cultural contributions . His other accolades include eight Tokyo Anime Awards , eight Kinema Junpo Awards , six Japan Academy Awards , five Annie Awards , and three awards from the Anime Grand Prix and the Venice Film Festival . Sources . - </ref> External links . - Studio Ghibli