Hayao Miyazaki: One of Animes Greatest Creators

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The name Hayao Miyazaki is a name that undoubtedly familiar to many people. Some people may recognize the name, but not recall where it’s from. Other people know who he is, but don’t remember his name. Even if you aren’t familiar with his name, you’ve probably heard of some of his work. He is the creator of several beloved anime movies that have been enjoyed by many people. Miyazaki was born in Tokyo, Japan, on January 5, 1941. He grew up with his three brothers, and attended a few different schools. He began animating in 1963, and started getting noticed for his work in 1965. His work definitely impacted anime, because he made it more well-known. His movies are what led many children to start watching anime. Even though the movies are intended for children, they can be enjoyed by any age group. Because of these reasons, Hayao Miyazaki deserves to be nominated for the “A World of Talents” Award.
Hayao Miyazaki is a very talented animator and filmmaker. According to an interview for The Guardian, “According to the numbers, he is Japan's most successful film-maker” (www.theguardian.com). His movie Spirited Away broke the box records of Titanic in Japan. This movie won several different animation awards, and it isn’t the only one of his movies to have won awards. That alone shows how popular his work is. Princess Mononoke had also broken records at the time of its release. People have referred to him as a god, and for good reason. Miyazaki himself has won awards, such as the lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival. This quote shows one aspect of his success as an animator. Not only are his films successful in the box office, they are also successful in bringing popularity to anime.
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... to his head. Miyazaki had many good qualities, and his films are wonderful. Because of all these reasons, it is clear that Hayao Miyazaki should be nominated for the “A World of Talents” Award.

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