Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Born: January 5, 1941 (85 years)
Tokyo, Japan

Hayao Miyazaki (Miyazaki Hayao, born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese manga artist and prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. Through a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of animated feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, an animation studio and production company. The success of Miyazaki's films has invited comparisons with American animator Walt Disney, British animator Nick Park as well as Robert Zemeckis, who pioneered Motion Capture animation, and he has been named one of the most influential people by Time Magazine. Miyazaki began his career at Toei Animation as an in-between artist for Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon where he pitched his own ideas that eventually became the movie's ending. He continued to work in various roles in the animation industry over the decade until he was able to direct his first feature film Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro which was published in 1979. After the success of his next film, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, he co-founded Studio Ghibli where he continued to produce many feature films until Princess Mononoke whereafter he temporarily retired. While Miyazaki's films have long enjoyed both commercial and critical success in Japan, he remained largely unknown to the West until Miramax released his 1997 film, Princess Mononoke. Princess Mononoke was the highest-grossing film in Japan—until it was eclipsed by another 1997 film, Titanic—and the first animated film to win Picture of the Year at the Japanese Academy Awards. Miyazaki returned to animation with Spirited Away. The film topped Titanic's sales at the Japanese box office, also won Picture of the Year at the Japanese Academy Awards and was the first anime film to win an American Academy Award. Miyazaki's films often incorporate recurrent themes, such as humanity's relationship to nature and technology, and the difficulty of maintaining a pacifist ethic. Reflecting Miyazaki's feminism, the protagonists of his films are often strong, independent girls or young women. Miyazaki is a vocal critic of capitalism and globalization. While two of his films, The Castle of Cagliostro and Castle in the Sky, involve traditional villains, his other films such as Nausicaa or Princess Mononoke present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities.

TV Shows Directed (3)
Movies as Actor (51)
Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature

Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature

as Self (archive footage)

May 9, 2025

Miyazaki

Miyazaki

as Self

Jan 28, 2025

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

as Self

Oct 10, 2024

2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli

2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli

as Self

Dec 16, 2023

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

as Self

Mar 22, 2021

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

as Self

Nov 14, 2017

Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya

as Self

Nov 27, 2014

The Work of Hayao Miyazaki "The Wind Rises" Record of 1000 Days/Retirement Announcement Unknown Story

The Work of Hayao Miyazaki "The Wind Rises" Record of 1000 Days/Retirement Announcement Unknown Story

as himself

Jun 27, 2014

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

as Self

Nov 16, 2013

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

as Himself

Aug 31, 2013

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

as Giant Robot (voice)

Jul 10, 2012

Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point

Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point

as Self

Dec 31, 2011

A Hedgehog Came Out of the Fog

A Hedgehog Came Out of the Fog

Sep 15, 2011

Poppy Hill - 300 Days of War Between Father and Son

Poppy Hill - 300 Days of War Between Father and Son

as Himself

Aug 9, 2011

Kurosawa's Way

Kurosawa's Way

as Self

May 13, 2011

Japanese Cinema: New Territories

Japanese Cinema: New Territories

as Self

Mar 25, 2011

Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New Director

Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New Director

as Himself

Aug 15, 2010

Ghibli's Bookshelf

Ghibli's Bookshelf

as self

Aug 7, 2010

How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process

How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process

as Self

Dec 8, 2009

Professional Special: Director Miyazaki Hayao

Professional Special: Director Miyazaki Hayao

as Self

Jan 23, 2009

25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert

25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert

as Self - Filmmaker

Aug 31, 2008

NEWS ZERO Spinoff: "Ponyo on the Cliff" Close-Up! Five Genius Craftmen

NEWS ZERO Spinoff: "Ponyo on the Cliff" Close-Up! Five Genius Craftmen

as Self

Aug 2, 2008

Ghibli Scenery: A Journey to Japan Painted in Miyazaki’s Works

Ghibli Scenery: A Journey to Japan Painted in Miyazaki’s Works

Jun 1, 2008

A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest

A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest

as Self

Dec 19, 2007

The Work of Toshio Suzuki Don't Believe in Myself, I Believe in People

The Work of Toshio Suzuki Don't Believe in Myself, I Believe in People

as Self

Apr 6, 2006

Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum

Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum

as Self

Mar 18, 2005

Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery

Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery

as Self - Interviewee

Jan 7, 2005

Hayao Miyazaki Produces a CD

Hayao Miyazaki Produces a CD

as Self

Aug 6, 2004

Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion

Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion

as Self

Jul 23, 2004

Princess Mononoke: Making of a Masterpiece

Princess Mononoke: Making of a Masterpiece

as Self

Mar 24, 2004

Lasseter-san, Thank You

Lasseter-san, Thank You

as Himself

Nov 19, 2003

The Birth of Studio Ghibli

The Birth of Studio Ghibli

Nov 19, 2003

The Art of 'Spirited Away'

The Art of 'Spirited Away'

as Himself

Apr 15, 2003

"The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"

"The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"

as Himself

Oct 2, 2002

Imaginary Flying Machines

Imaginary Flying Machines

as Le cochon

Oct 2, 2002

Mei and the Kittenbus

Mei and the Kittenbus

as Totoro (voice)

Oct 1, 2002

The Cat Returns - Making of

The Cat Returns - Making of

as Self

Jul 11, 2002

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 1: A Drama on Paper

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 1: A Drama on Paper

as Self

Nov 21, 2001

Princess Mononoke in the U.S.A.

Princess Mononoke in the U.S.A.

as Himself

Nov 21, 2001

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 3: The Day The Record Was Broken

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 3: The Day The Record Was Broken

as Self

Nov 21, 2001

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 2: Life Has Been Breathed Into It!

The Birth of "Princess Mononoke" Part 2: Life Has Been Breathed Into It!

as Self

Nov 21, 2001

The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away

The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away

as Himself

Jul 15, 2001

Super TV: Frontline Information 15 Months of Exclusive Coverage! The Secret Behind "My Neighbors the Yamadas"

Super TV: Frontline Information 15 Months of Exclusive Coverage! The Secret Behind "My Neighbors the Yamadas"

Nov 17, 2000

The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Hayao Miyazaki

The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Hayao Miyazaki

as Himself

May 9, 1998

How Ghibli Was Born

How Ghibli Was Born

as Himself

Jan 1, 1998

Manga!

Manga!

as Self

Jan 7, 1994

In Love With and Living Within Movies - Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki

In Love With and Living Within Movies - Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki

as Self

Dec 31, 1993

The Making of Only Yesterday

The Making of Only Yesterday

as Self

Jul 22, 1991

吉卜力工作室完整特别短片合辑1992-2016

吉卜力工作室完整特别短片合辑1992-2016

as 导演

宮崎駿スペシャル 「風立ちぬ」1000日の記録

宮崎駿スペシャル 「風立ちぬ」1000日の記録

宮崎駿 引退宣言 知られざる物語

宮崎駿 引退宣言 知られざる物語

Movies as Crew (72)
Sherlock Hound: The Movie

Sherlock Hound: The Movie

Storyboard

Mar 22, 2024

Stage 『Spirited Away』

Stage 『Spirited Away』

Original Story

Mar 21, 2024

The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron

Storyboard Artist, Original Story, Screenplay

Jul 14, 2023

Spirited Away: Live on Stage

Spirited Away: Live on Stage

Original Story

Apr 23, 2023

Boro the Caterpillar

Boro the Caterpillar

Storyboard Artist, Executive Producer, Writer, Original Story

Mar 21, 2018

Mary and The Witch's Flower

Mary and The Witch's Flower

Thanks

Jul 8, 2017

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Thanks

Apr 22, 2015

The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

Screenplay, Comic Book, Original Story

Jul 20, 2013

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Characters, Character Designer

Jul 10, 2012

La luna

La luna

Thanks

Feb 10, 2012

From Up on Poppy Hill

From Up on Poppy Hill

Screenplay

Jul 16, 2011

Treasure Hunting

Treasure Hunting

Screenplay

Jun 4, 2011

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Writer

Nov 20, 2010

The Secret World of Arrietty

The Secret World of Arrietty

Screenplay, Other

Jul 16, 2010

Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

Thanks

Jun 16, 2010

A Sumo Wrestler's Tail

A Sumo Wrestler's Tail

Screenplay

Jan 3, 2010

The Theory of Evolution

The Theory of Evolution

Director of Operations

Nov 17, 2008

Ponyo

Ponyo

Writer

Jul 19, 2008

The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

Thanks

Aug 28, 2007

Madaran's World

Madaran's World

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Apr 18, 2007

Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea

Original Story

Jul 29, 2006

House Hunting

House Hunting

Producer, Writer

Jan 3, 2006

Mon Mon the Water Spider

Mon Mon the Water Spider

Producer, Writer

Jan 3, 2006

The Day I Bought a Star

The Day I Bought a Star

Screenplay

Jan 3, 2006

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

Executive Producer, Screenplay

Sep 9, 2004

Bobo-kun

Bobo-kun

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Nov 27, 2002

Tacolator

Tacolator

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Nov 27, 2002

Piyopiyo Baba

Piyopiyo Baba

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations, Characters

Nov 27, 2002

Imaginary Flying Machines

Imaginary Flying Machines

Screenplay, Original Story

Oct 2, 2002

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction

Author

Oct 2, 2002

Mei and the Kittenbus

Mei and the Kittenbus

Writer, Original Story

Oct 1, 2002

The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns

Production Coordinator, Original Concept

Jul 19, 2002

Koro's Big Day Out

Koro's Big Day Out

Writer

Jan 3, 2002

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director

Original Story

Jan 1, 2002

The Whale Hunt

The Whale Hunt

Writer

Oct 1, 2001

The Fish of the Fish

The Fish of the Fish

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Oct 1, 2001

A Splendid Dance

A Splendid Dance

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Oct 1, 2001

Rambutan Adventures

Rambutan Adventures

Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations

Oct 1, 2001

Spirited Away

Spirited Away

Original Story, Screenplay

Jul 20, 2001

Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

Original Story, Screenplay

Jul 12, 1997

Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart

Screenplay, Storyboard Artist

Jul 15, 1995

Chage & Aska: On Your Mark

Chage & Aska: On Your Mark

Writer

Jul 5, 1995

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers

Writer, Storyboard Artist

Jan 1, 1995

Pom Poko

Pom Poko

Executive Producer

Jul 16, 1994

Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

Screenplay, Original Story, Comic Book

Jul 18, 1992

Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday

Executive Producer

Jul 20, 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Story, Screenplay

Jun 21, 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Story, Screenplay

Jun 21, 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Story, Screenplay

Jun 21, 1991

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

Producer, Screenplay

Jul 29, 1989

Red Crow and the Ghost Ship

Red Crow and the Ghost Ship

Mechanical Designer, Conceptual Design

Jul 24, 1989

My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

Original Story, Screenplay

Apr 16, 1988

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

Executive Producer

Aug 15, 1987

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

Original Story, Screenplay

Aug 2, 1986

Warriors of the Wind

Warriors of the Wind

Screenplay, Character Designer, Original Story

Mar 11, 1984

Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection

Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection

Character Designer

Mar 11, 1984

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie

Layout Supervisor, Continuity

Jul 19, 1980

Future Boy Conan

Future Boy Conan

Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Mechanical Designer

Sep 15, 1979

The Castle of Cagliostro

The Castle of Cagliostro

Screenplay, Storyboard Artist

Jul 6, 1979

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains

Key Animation, Layout

Dec 21, 1977

Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus

Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus

Screenplay, Original Story, Writer, Key Animation

Mar 17, 1973

Yuki's Sun

Yuki's Sun

Animation, Storyboard Artist

Dec 29, 1972

Panda! Go Panda!

Panda! Go Panda!

Key Animation, Original Story, Screenplay

Dec 17, 1972

Panda! Go Panda!

Panda! Go Panda!

Screenplay, Concept Artist

Dec 17, 1972

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay

Jul 18, 1971

Animal Treasure Island

Animal Treasure Island

Key Animation, Additional Writing

Mar 20, 1971

Flying Phantom Ship

Flying Phantom Ship

Animation, Character Designer

Jul 20, 1969

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

Key Animation

Mar 18, 1969

Horus: Prince of the Sun

Horus: Prince of the Sun

Animation

Jul 24, 1968

Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon

Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon

Additional Writing, Animation

Mar 20, 1965

Doggie March

Doggie March

Animation

Dec 21, 1963

宮崎駿監督の未発表映画

宮崎駿監督の未発表映画

Screenplay