Hayao Miyazaki Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hayao Miyazaki.

Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese film director, animator, and producer, renowned for his captivating and imaginative work in the world of animation. Born on January 5, 1941, in Tokyo, Japan, Miyazaki co-founded Studio Ghibli, a renowned animation studio. His films, including classics like "My Neighbor Totoro," "Spirited Away," and "Princess Mononoke," have earned him international acclaim and numerous awards. Miyazaki's storytelling abilities, distinct visual style, and ecological themes have made him a beloved figure in the world of animation. Despite retiring multiple times, he continues to be regarded as one of the greatest directors in the history of animation.

The concept of portraying evil and then destroying it - I kn

The concept of portraying evil and then destroying it - I know this is considered mainstream, but I think it is rotten. This idea that whenever something evil happens someone particular can be blamed and punished for it, in life and in politics is hopeless.

Life Politics Good Evil

Watching John Lasseter's films, I think I can understand bet

Watching John Lasseter's films, I think I can understand better than anyone that what he's doing, is going straight ahead with his vision and working really hard to get that vision into film form. And I feel that my understanding this of him is my friendship towards him.

We get strength and encouragement from watching children.

We get strength and encouragement from watching children.

It seems like everything that we see perceived in the brain

It seems like everything that we see perceived in the brain before we actually use our own eyes, that everything we see is coming through computers or machines and then is being input in our brain cells. So that really worries me.