Hayao Miyazaki won acclaim for his anime work starting in the early 1960s, including an Oscar for best animated feature with his film “Spirited Away,” the first Japanese film to win that title. His work has been compared to that of Walt Disney.
Walt Disney Company introduced his films to a broader audience.
Miyazaki, 72, announced his retirement on Sunday, according to AFP.
“Kaze Tachinu” (in English, “The Wind Rises”) will be his last film, Koji Hoshino of Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli, told AFP at the Venice film festival Sunday. The film is about a fighter plane designer competing in a Lido island festival.
According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Miyazaki’s films often include flying, as well as ecological themes. He was also a manga artist, producing Japanese comics.
One of his most popular works was “Princess Mononoke,” released in 1997.
