AI explains what's special about anime by Hayao Miyazaki

AI has named the ten best anime directed by Hayao Miyazaki:

• Gone with the Ghosts (2001)
• Princess Mononoke (1997)
• My Neighbour Totoro (1988)
• Howl's Walking Castle (2004)
• Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
• Celestial Castle Laputa (1986)
• Nausicaia of the Valley of the Winds (1984)
• Porco Rosso (1992)
• The Wind Gets Stronger (2013)
• Ponyo (2008)

AI also gave brief descriptions of what he thinks are the best anime:

• Spirited Away (2001) - A young girl named Chihiro finds herself trapped in a mysterious and magical world and must find a way to break the spell and return home.
• Princess Mononoke (1997) - A young warrior named Ashitaka must find a way to stop the battle between the forest gods and the humans who seek to destroy him for their own gain.
• My Neighbour Totoro (1988) - Two sisters move to a village and meet magical creatures, including the title character Totoro, a friendly forest spirit.
• Howl's Moving Castle (2004) - A young girl named Sophie turns into an old woman because of a witch's curse and goes on a journey with the mysterious wizard Howl and his moving castle.
• Kiki Delivery Service (1989) - A young witch named Kiki must leave home and spend a year alone, using her magic to open a delivery service in a new town.
• The Celestial Castle of Laputa (1986) - A boy and girl embark on a perilous journey to find a legendary floating castle in the sky, pursued by a group of air pirates and government agents.
• Nausicaia of the Valley of the Winds (1984) - A young princess named Nausicaë must navigate the dangerous world of a polluted future and find a way to make peace between humanity and the giant insects that now roam the earth.
• Porco Rosso (1992) - A former pilot turned bounty hunter named Porco Rosso must protect himself from air pirates while trying to regain his humanity.
• The Wind Rises (2013) - A fictionalised biopic about Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Japanese Zero fighter jet during World War II.
• Ponyo (2008) - A boy named Sosuke befriends a fish named Ponyo who wants to become human, and this leads to a series of magical events that change the lives of everyone around him.

What's special about Hayao Miyazaki anime

Hayao Miyazaki's anime films are known for their fantasy and visually stunning plots, strong and relatable female characters, environmental and peace themes, and generally heartfelt and thought-provoking stories.

Miyazaki's films often blend elements of fantasy and reality to create unique and compelling worlds, and they also often feature well-developed, complex characters that viewers can easily relate to and root for.

Miyazaki anime have a timeless quality that appeals to viewers of all ages, which is why they are considered some of the greatest anime ever made.

Secret messages in Hayao Miyazaki anime

Hayao Miyazaki's anime often contain subtle messages and themes that are thought-provoking and inspiring. Some common themes in his films include:

• Environmentalism - many of Miyazaki's films contain elements of environmentalism and feature characters who struggle to protect nature and the natural world from human destruction.
• Female empowerment - many of Miyazaki's films feature strong, identifiable female characters who are portrayed as leaders and heroes, breaking the traditional mold of passive and submissive female characters in anime.
• Anti-war and peaceful - Miyazaki's films often show the devastating effects of war and violence on individuals and communities, and promote ideals of peace and non-violent conflict resolution.
• Growing up - many of Miyazaki's films follow young characters as they grow and mature, drawing important life lessons.
• Hope and determination - Miyazaki films often feature characters who face seemingly insurmountable difficulties, but through perseverance and determination, they overcome them and succeed.

In general, Miyazaki's films are known for their imaginative and fantastical storytelling, but they also contain profound ideas and themes that should resonate with viewers and leave a lasting impression.

Hayao Miyazaki will release his new animated film How Do You Do? in July 2023.

The film, which will premiere on 14 July, will be Miyazaki's first new feature film in 10 years. His last release was The Wind Gets Stronger in 2013.

The film takes its title from the 1937 bestselling book written by Genzaburo Yoshino, an editor and writer of children's literature, but according to Studio Ghibli Inc. the upcoming fantasy action-adventure film will have an original storyline.

A poster for the film has been published showing an unusual bird with white and blue feathers drawn by Miyazaki.

Unknown facts about Hayao Miyazaki

Here are some interesting and little known facts about Hayao Miyazaki:

• Miyazaki's father was the director of Miyazaki Airplane, which produced parts for Japanese aircraft during World War II.
• Miyazaki suffered occasional health problems throughout his career, including a nervous breakdown in the 1980s and a spinal injury in the 1990s.
• Miyazaki is known as a hands-on director and is involved in all aspects of the film-making process, including storyboarding, animation and background design.
• Miyazaki is a strong advocate of traditional hand animation techniques and is critical of the increasing use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in animation.
• Miyazaki is a vegan and environmentalist, and his films often reflect these values and themes.
• Miyazaki is considered a national treasure in Japan and his work has a broad and lasting cultural influence.
• Miyazaki has a love of aviation and flying, which is evident in many of his films, including Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Porco Rosso.
• Miyazaki is known for his strong views and outspokenness and has criticised many aspects of Japanese society, including the country's obsession with technology and disregard for the natural environment.
• Miyazaki's films have received widespread acclaim and fame for their imaginative storytelling, beautiful animation and timeless themes, as well as numerous awards and recognition throughout his career.
• Despite his success and widespread popularity, Miyazaki is known as a closed and introspective person, and relatively little is known about his personal life and beliefs.