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Hayao Miyazaki

Animation Department | Director | Art Department

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Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest animation directors. The entertaining plots, compelling characters, and breathtaking animation in his films have earned him international renown from critics... read full biography

Known for Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Princess Mononoke (1997)

Details

Jan 5, 1941 (age 80) | 5' 4½" (1.64m)

External links

1 official web site & 52 more links

Images (35)

Still of Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki in The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

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Awards

Won 1 Oscar Award. Another 78 wins & 48 nominations

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Filmography

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115 titles

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
How Do You Live? Director, Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer		Filming

Past Film & Video (54 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The Ultimate 'My Neighbor Totoro' Recap Cartoon (2020) (Short) - Lyrics ("Tonari no Totoro") Lyrics ("Tonari no Totoro") See fewer
Boro the Caterpillar (2018) (Short) - Director, Executive Producer, Writer Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer
Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017) With Appreciation To With Appreciation To See fewer		$348K	$2.4MM	$42MM
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Special Thanks (Laputa robot appears courtesy of Studio Ghibli) Special Thanks (Laputa robot appears courtesy of Studio Ghibli) See fewer	$250MM	$191MM	$459MM	$1.4B
The Wind Rises (2013) Director, Writer (comic), Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (comic), Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$30MM	$314K	$5.2MM	$137MM
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012) (Short) - Giant robot (voice) Giant robot (voice) See fewer
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) Planning, Lyrics ("Kon'iro no Uneri ga"), Writer (screenplay) Planning, Lyrics ("Kon'iro no Uneri ga"), Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$22MM	$58K	$1MM	$61MM
La Luna (2011) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Treasure Hunting (2011) (Short) - Writer (adaptation), Writer (planning) Writer (adaptation), Writer (planning) See fewer
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) Planner, Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay) Planner, Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$23MM	$6.4MM	$20MM	$149MM
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess (2010) (Short) - Storyboard, Director, Writer Storyboard, Director, Writer See fewer
Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables (2010) Layout Artist Layout Artist See fewer
Toy Story 3 (2010) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$200MM	$110MM	$415MM	$1.07B
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail (2010) (Short) - Writer Writer See fewer
Ponyo (2008) Director, Editor, Executive Producer, Lyrics ("Gake no ue no Ponyo", "Umi no okâsan"), Writer Director, Editor, Executive Producer, Lyrics ("Gake no ue no Ponyo", "Umi no okâsan"), Writer See fewer	$34MM	$3.6MM	$16MM	$205MM
The Pixar Story (2007) Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer
House-hunting (2006) (Short) - Storyboard, Storyboard Artist, Director, Producer, Writer Storyboard, Storyboard Artist, Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
Tales from Earthsea (2006) Writer (concept) Writer (concept) See fewer		$21K	$49K	$69MM
The Day I Bought a Star (2006) (Short) - Director, Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Monmon the Water Spider (2006) (Short) - Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay) Director, Executive Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer	$24MM	$428K	$5.6MM	$236MM
The Cat Returns (2002) Project Concept, Planner Project Concept, Planner See fewer		$254K	$564K	$55MM
The Invention of Destruction in the Imaginary Machines (2002) (Short) - Planner Planner See fewer
Imaginary Flying Machines (2002) (Short) - Narrator (voice), Director, Writer Narrator (voice), Director, Writer See fewer
Koro's Big Day Out (2002) (Short) - Director, Writer , Writer (original story) Director, Writer , Writer (original story) See fewer
Mei to Koneko basu (2002) (Short) - Neko Bâchan / Totoro (voice), Director, Writer , Writer (original story) Neko Bâchan / Totoro (voice), Director, Writer , Writer (original story) See fewer
Spirited Away (2001) Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer	$19MM	$450K	$14MM	$355MM
The Whale Hunt (2001) (Short) - Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer See fewer
Princess Mononoke (1997) Director, Editor, Lyrics ("Mononoke-Hime/Princess Mononoke Theme Song", "Princess Mononoke Theme Song (Mononoke-Hime)", "The Tatara Women Work Song (Tatara Fumu Onnatachi)"), Writer (original story), Writer Director, Editor, Lyrics ("Mononoke-Hime/Princess Mononoke Theme Song", "Princess Mononoke Theme Song (Mononoke-Hime)", "The Tatara Women Work Song (Tatara Fumu Onnatachi)"), Writer (original story), Writer See fewer	JPY 2.4B	$144K	$4.8MM	$170MM
Whisper of the Heart (1995) Storyboard Artist, Supervising Producer, Writer (screenplay) Storyboard Artist, Supervising Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer			$498K	$585K
Chage & Aska: On Your Mark (1995) (Video) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Pom Poko (1994) Executive Producer, Writer (idea) Executive Producer, Writer (idea) See fewer		$108K	$372K	$1.3MM
Porco Rosso (1992) Director, Editor, Writer Director, Editor, Writer See fewer		$156K	$443K	$1.4MM
Only Yesterday (1991) Production Producer Production Producer See fewer		$15K	$453K	$546K
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay) Director, Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer	JPY 800MM	$353K	$1MM	$10MM
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Storyboard Artist, Director, Lyrics ("Tonari no Totoro"), Writer Storyboard Artist, Director, Lyrics ("Tonari no Totoro"), Writer See fewer	$3.7MM	$539K	$2.3MM	$31MM
The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987) Producer Producer See fewer
Castle in the Sky (1986) Director, Editor, Lyrics ("Kimi wo Nosete" (Carrying You)), Writer Director, Editor, Lyrics ("Kimi wo Nosete" (Carrying You)), Writer See fewer	$3.3MM	$197K	$524K	$6MM
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) Director, Writer (based on the manga by), Writer (screenplay by) Director, Writer (based on the manga by), Writer (screenplay by) See fewer	$1MM		$496K	$8.7MM
Conan the Future Boy: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection (1984) Director, Director (archive footage) Director, Director (archive footage) See fewer
Space Adventure Cobra (1982) Key Animator Key Animator See fewer
Lupin the Third: Castle of Cagliostro (1979) Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (screenplay) Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer	JPY 5B		$142K	$295K
Conan, the Boy in Future (1979) Scenic Designer Scenic Designer See fewer
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains (1977) (Short) - Layout Artist Layout Artist See fewer
The Adventure of Panda and Friends: The Circus in the Rain (1973) (Short) - Key Animator, Layout Artist, Art Designer, Writer (original concept), Writer (screenplay) Key Animator, Layout Artist, Art Designer, Writer (original concept), Writer (screenplay) See fewer
The Adventure of Panda and Friends: Panda Family! (1972) (Short) - Key Animator, Layout Artist, Art Designer, Screen Design, Writer (original concept), Writer (screenplay) Key Animator, Layout Artist, Art Designer, Screen Design, Writer (original concept), Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Yuki's Sun (1972) (Short) - Character Designer, Director, Writer (screenplay) Character Designer, Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Animal Treasure Island (1971) Key Animator, Story Consultant Key Animator, Story Consultant See fewer
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971) Key Animator, Organizer Key Animator, Organizer See fewer
Puss in Boots (1969) Key Animator Key Animator See fewer
The Flying Ghost Ship (1969) Animator, Organizer Animator, Organizer See fewer
Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) Key Animator, Scene Designer Key Animator, Scene Designer See fewer
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon (1965) Inbetween Artist Inbetween Artist See fewer
Doggie March (1963) Inbetween Artist Inbetween Artist See fewer

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Past Television (24 titles)	Episodes
Earwig and the Witch (2020) (TV Movie) - Writer (developed by) Writer (developed by) See fewer
Mirai shônen Konan 2 - Taiga daibôken (1999–2000) (TV Series) - Writer (concept) Writer (concept) See fewer
Nandarou (1992) (TV Short) - Key Animator, Director Key Animator, Director See fewer
Fushigi no umi no Nadia (1990–1991) (TV Series) - Writer (story) (39 episodes, 1990) Writer (story) (39 episodes, 1990) See fewer Successor to the Stars (1991) Season 1, Episode 39 - Writer (story) Writer (story) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	39
Meitantei Holmes (1984–1985) (TV Series) - Director (26 episodes, 1984), Series Director (6 episodes, 1984), Storyboard Artist (5 episodes, 1984), Writer (1 episode, 1984) Director (26 episodes, 1984), Series Director (6 episodes, 1984), Storyboard Artist (5 episodes, 1984), Writer (1 episode, 1984) See fewer Good-bye Holmes! The Last Case (May 21, 1985) Season 1, Episode 26 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Rupan sansei: Part II (1980) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1980), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1980), Writer (1 episode, 1980), Writer (script) (1 episode, 1980) Director (2 episodes, 1980), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1980), Writer (1 episode, 1980), Writer (script) (1 episode, 1980) See fewer Farewell My Beloved Lupin (Oct 6, 1980) Season 4, Episode 52 - Storyboard Artist (as Tsutomu Teruki), Director (as Tsutomu Teruki), Writer (as Tsutomu Teruki) Storyboard Artist (as Tsutomu Teruki), Director (as Tsutomu Teruki), Writer (as Tsutomu Teruki) See fewer Wings of Death: Albatross (Jul 28, 1980) Season 4, Episode 42 - Storyboard Artist (as Tsutomu Teruki), Director (as Tsutomu Teruki), Writer (script) (as Tsutomu Teruki) Storyboard Artist (as Tsutomu Teruki), Director (as Tsutomu Teruki), Writer (script) (as Tsutomu Teruki) See fewer	2
Tetsujin nijûhachi-go (1980) (TV Series) - Key Animator (1 episode, 1980) Key Animator (1 episode, 1980) See fewer The Dreaded Double Robot (1980) Season 1, Episode 8 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer	1
Akage no An (1979) (TV Series) - Scene Planner (15 episodes, 1979), Layout Artist (15 episodes, 1979), Scene Designer (15 episodes, 1979) Scene Planner (15 episodes, 1979), Layout Artist (15 episodes, 1979), Scene Designer (15 episodes, 1979) See fewer Aki no otozure (Apr 15, 1979) Season 1, Episode 15 - Layout Artist, Scene Planner, Scene Designer Layout Artist, Scene Planner, Scene Designer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	15
Mirai shônen Konan (1978) (TV Series) - Character Designer (26 episodes, 1978), Director (26 episodes, 1978), Mechanical Designer (26 episodes, 1978), Layout Artist (26 episodes, 1978), Storyboard Artist (15 episodes, 1978) Character Designer (26 episodes, 1978), Director (26 episodes, 1978), Mechanical Designer (26 episodes, 1978), Layout Artist (26 episodes, 1978), Storyboard Artist (15 episodes, 1978) See fewer Daidaen (Oct 31, 1978) Season 1, Episode 26 - Character Designer, Layout Artist, Mechanical Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director Character Designer, Layout Artist, Mechanical Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Araiguma Rasukaru (1977) (TV Series) - Key Animator (20 episodes, 1977) Key Animator (20 episodes, 1977) See fewer Kago no naka (Jul 10, 1977) Season 1, Episode 28 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer See more See fewer Loading	20
Haha wo tazunete sanzenri (1976) (TV Series) - Animator (52 episodes, 1976), Layout Artist (52 episodes, 1976), Scene Designer (52 episodes, 1976) Animator (52 episodes, 1976), Layout Artist (52 episodes, 1976), Scene Designer (52 episodes, 1976) See fewer Back to Genova with Mother (Dec 26, 1976) Season 1, Episode 52 - Animator, Layout Artist, Scene Designer Animator, Layout Artist, Scene Designer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	52
Furandâsu no inu (1975) (TV Series) - Animator (1 episode, 1975) Animator (1 episode, 1975) See fewer Furui chôbo (Apr 13, 1975) Season 1, Episode 15 - Animator Animator See fewer	1
Arupusu no shôjo Haiji (1974) (TV Series) - Layout Artist (52 episodes, 1974), Scene Designer (52 episodes, 1974) Layout Artist (52 episodes, 1974), Scene Designer (52 episodes, 1974) See fewer Mata au hi made (Dec 29, 1974) Season 1, Episode 52 - Layout Artist, Scene Designer Layout Artist, Scene Designer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	52
Samurai jaiantsu (1973) (TV Series) - Key Animator (1 episode, 1973) Key Animator (1 episode, 1973) See fewer Hoero! BANBABAN (Oct 7, 1973) Season 1, Episode 1 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer	1
Kôya no Shônen Isamu (1973) (TV Series) - Storyboard Cleanup (2 episodes, 1973) Storyboard Cleanup (2 episodes, 1973) See fewer Shinigami o taose! (Aug 1, 1973) Season 1, Episode 18 - Storyboard Cleanup Storyboard Cleanup See fewer Mayonaka no kettô (Jul 11, 1973) Season 1, Episode 15 - Storyboard Cleanup Storyboard Cleanup See fewer	2
Akadô Suzunosuke (1972–1973) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer
Rupan sansei (1971–1972) (TV Series) - Director (15 episodes, 1971) Director (15 episodes, 1971) See fewer The Great Gold Showdown! (Mar 26, 1972) Season 1, Episode 23 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	15
Sarutobi ecchan (1971) (TV Series) - Animator (1 episode, 1971) Animator (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Buku yoizuko/Futari wa shiawase (Nov 8, 1971) Season 1, Episode 6 - Animator Animator See fewer	1
Himitsu no Akko-chan (1969–1970) (TV Series) - Key Animator (2 episodes, 1969) Key Animator (2 episodes, 1969) See fewer Hitoribotchi no joou sama (Mar 9, 1970) Season 1, Episode 61 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer Yuuhi ni todoke tenshi no negai (Nov 10, 1969) Season 1, Episode 44 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer	2
Mûmin (1969) (TV Series) - Key Animator (Mushi) (1 episode, 1969) Key Animator (Mushi) (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Shiruku hatto no himitsu (Oct 5, 1969) Season 1, Episode 1 - Key Animator (Mushi) Key Animator (Mushi) See fewer	1
Mahô tsukai Sarî (1968) (TV Series) - Key Animator (2 episodes, 1968) Key Animator (2 episodes, 1968) See fewer Ashita tenki ni naare (Jun 10, 1968) Season 1, Episode 80 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer Chiisana mahoutsukai (May 20, 1968) Season 1, Episode 77 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer	2
Hustle Punch (1965–1966) (TV Series) - Key Animator (6 episodes, 1965) Key Animator (6 episodes, 1965) See fewer Jishin urimasu (Apr 18, 1966) Season 1, Episode 25 - Key Animator Key Animator See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Okami shônen Ken (1963–1965) (TV Series) - Inbetween Artist (86 episodes, 1963) Inbetween Artist (86 episodes, 1963) See fewer Wanpaku senpuu (Aug 16, 1965) Season 1, Episode 86 - Inbetween Artist Inbetween Artist See fewer See more See fewer Loading	86
Fujimaru of the Wind (1964–1965) (TV Series) - Inbetween Artist, Key Animator Inbetween Artist, Key Animator See fewer

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Self (31 titles)
Hollywood Insider (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer A Tribute to Studio Ghibli: A Masterclass of Storytelling and Cinema - 'Spirited Away' & More (Feb 21, 2021) Season 11, Episode 44 - Self Self See fewer
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki (2019) (TV Mini-series) - Self (4 episodes, 2019) Self (4 episodes, 2019) See fewer No Cheap Excuses (May 25, 2019) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki (2016) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
NHK supesharu (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Hayao Miyazaki - The Man Who is Not Done (Nov 13, 2016) Self Self See fewer
Isao Takahata and His Tale of Princess Kaguya (2014) Self Self See fewer
Jônetsu tairiku (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Toshio Suzuki (Aug 3, 2014) Season 1, Episode 813 - Self Self See fewer
The Oscars (2014) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee (credit only) Self - Nominee (credit only) See fewer
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) Self Self See fewer
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi (2007–2013) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2007) Self (4 episodes, 2007) See fewer Hayao Miyazaki: Unknown Story (Nov 18, 2013) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Tatsujin tachi: Switch Interview (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Hayao Miyazaki/Kazutoshi Handô (Aug 3, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Two People (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Kurosawa's Way (2011) Self Self See fewer
TalkAsia (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Hayao Miyazaki (2011) Self Self See fewer
Miwa: Looking for Black Lizard (2010) Self Self See fewer
Ponyo: A Conversation with Miyazaki and John Lasseter (2010) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
News Zero (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 16 July 2009 (Jul 16, 2009) Self Self See fewer
Cinema 3 (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 25 April 2009 (Apr 25, 2009) Self Self See fewer
100 Nen Interview (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Miyazaki Hayao (Nov 20, 2008) Self Self See fewer
The South Bank Show (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Manga Mania (Feb 19, 2006) Season 29, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
Le voyage de Chihiro: La philosophie du studio Ghibli (2005) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Ghibli et le mystère Miyazaki (2005) (TV Movie) - Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
Princess Mononoke: Making of a Masterpiece (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Art of 'Spirited Away' (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Japanorama (2002) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2002) Self (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Episode #1.2 (2002) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Siskel & Ebert & the Movies (1999) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1999) Self (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Double Jeopardy/Jakob the Liar/Mumford (Sep 25, 1999) Season 14, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Masters of Fantasy (1998) (TV Series) - Self - Director: Princess Mononoke (1 episode, 1998) Self - Director: Princess Mononoke (1 episode, 1998) See fewer The Anime Filmmakers (Sep 12, 1998) Season 5, Episode 5 - Self - Director: Princess Mononoke Self - Director: Princess Mononoke See fewer
Princess Mononoke: How the Film Was Conceived (1998) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Top Runner (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Hayao Miyazaki (Jul 11, 1997) Self Self See fewer
Manga! (1994) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Eiga ni koishite aishite ikite Akira Kurosawa & Hayao Miyazaki (1993) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta: Promotion (1986) (Short) - Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (3 titles)
Les Chroniques du Mea (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer D'Arsène à Lupin (Apr 2, 2021) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The Oscars (2015) (TV Special) - Self - Honorary Award Recipient (archive footage) Self - Honorary Award Recipient (archive footage) See fewer
Troldspejlet (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #41.15 (Apr 25, 2009) Season 41, Episode 15 - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

Other (2 titles)
StarCraft (1998) (Video Game) - Thanks (as Miyazaki Hayao) Thanks (as Miyazaki Hayao) See fewer
Rupan sansei: Chateau de Cagliostro Saikai (1997) (Video Game) - Writer (adaptation & story) Writer (adaptation & story) See fewer

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