Goro Miyazaki Reveals Surprising Facts About His Father, Hayao Miyazaki, and the Future of Studio Ghibli

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Angelia Leony Van Augista

Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985, developed under the leadership of Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki. Their first collaboration was CASTLE IN THE SKY (1986) and their most popular legendary film SPIRITED AWAY (2001) which achieved international recognition and popularity. Studio Ghibli became the first group to receive the Cannes' Honorary Palme d'Or award.

Recently, at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, Goro Miyazaki, the son of Hayao Miyazaki, revealed a glimpse into his father's mindset. Speaking to the press, Goro Miyazaki highlighted Hayao Miyazaki's competitive spirit at his age and also the future sustainability of Studio Ghibli.

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1. All Animators Are Rivals

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At the age of 83 with his brilliant career, Hayao Miyazaki still considers every animator around him as a rival.

"Even at his age, every animator around him is a rival. Whether they are young, support staff, inside or outside the company, if they have the title of animator, they are all rivals" said Goro Miyazaki.

2. Highly Dedicated in the Twilight Years

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Goro explains how his father's competitive nature has influenced Hayao Miyazaki's approach to some new projects. After releasing THE BOY AND THE HERON in 2023, Hayao Miyazaki quickly started working on the concept for the next project. However, all the specifics are still kept secret. He is very cautious with his projects because of Hayao Miyazaki's perception of other animators as rivals.

"He doesn't say anything. He won't tell anyone at all. That's why he makes sure not to share his ideas with others. He won't reveal anything until he's sure" explained Goro Miyazaki.

3. Failure of the Ghibli Generation Transition

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"In the end, the history of Ghibli is a history of a failed generational transition," said Goro Miyazaki.

He remembers that his father first announced his retirement after completing PRINCESS MONONOKE in 1997. However, it never happened.

Most of the important decisions are determined by Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki. Goro added that the future of Studio Ghibli will be determined after Hayao and Toshio are no longer here.

"He said that if he retires, all the senior animators must retire as well. Hayao offered Studio Ghibli as a place for them to work after retirement, saying they all have to retire together. Since then, we have repeatedly discussed how to pass on the baton, but until now, Hayao and Toshio are still in charge. They make most of the important decisions for Studio Ghibli. So, what will happen? I think we will find out after both of them are no longer here (laughs)," explained Goro Miyazaki.

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