Ghibli founder beats Disney, Marvel to win Oscar

Miyazaki, the founder of Ghibli, won his second Oscar for The Boy and the Heron, beating Disney and Marvel. This follows his previous win for Spirited Away.

The Boy and the Heron is Miyazaki’s second Oscar, after the anime classic Spirited Away.

“The Boy and the Heron triumphed over Disney’s Elemental and Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse to clinch the Best Animated Feature Film award. Adding to his accolades, the 83-year-old maestro had previously secured the Golden Globe for the same film in January.

Set against the backdrop of World War Two, the semi-autobiographical narrative revolves around a young boy who encounters a enigmatic talking heron following the loss of his mother. Like the protagonist Mahito, Mr. Miyazaki’s own family experienced displacement during the war, with his mother exerting a profound influence on his artistic vision, evident through the portrayal of strong female characters in his films.

As the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation house, Miyazaki earned his inaugural Oscar in 2003 for Spirited Away, a tale of a girl’s quest to rescue her parents transformed into pigs, marking the first non-English animated film to seize the title. Spirited Away subsequently became Japan’s highest-grossing movie, maintaining the record for 19 years. Another beloved creation, My Neighbor Totoro, depicting the adventures of two sisters and their mystical creature companion, stands as one of Japan’s most cherished films and serves as the emblem of Studio Ghibli.

Acknowledged as the godfather of animation, Miyazaki was bestowed with an honorary Oscar in 2014 in recognition of his unparalleled storytelling prowess. In his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude for his fortune, emphasizing the privilege of crafting films with traditional tools such as paper, pencil, and film, while reflecting on the transition towards computer-generated imagery in contemporary animation.

The Boy and the Heron, painstakingly crafted over a decade, showcases Miyazaki’s signature hand-drawn animation style, contrasting with the computer-generated techniques employed by many of its contenders. Although absent from Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony in the US, Miyazaki’s film secured his second award in the Best Animated Feature category, adding to his four total nominations.”

The founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, just beat out Disney and Marvel to win an Oscar! That’s right, the genius behind spirited away and my neighbor Totoro has once again shown the world the power of storytelling and animation. Miyazaki’s dedication to creating magical and heartfelt films has not only won the hearts of millions of fans around the world but has now earned him a well-deserved Oscar. It’s a triumph for Ghibli and a reminder that great storytelling and beautiful animation can captivate audiences of all ages. Let’s celebrate this victory and look forward to more enchanting creations from the visionary mind of Miyazaki. Congrats, Ghibli, and here’s to more magical journeys ahead!

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