The thought-provoking, aesthetically pleasing animated films of
Hayao Miyazaki attract audiences well beyond the director's native
Japan. "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away" were critically
acclaimed upon U.S. release, and the earlier "My Neighbor Totoro"
and "Kiki's Delivery Service" have found popularity with Americans
on DVD. This critical study of Miyazaki's work begins with an
analysis of the visual conventions of manga, Japanese comic books,
and anime; an overview of Japanese animated films; and a
consideration of the techniques deployed by both traditional cell
and computer animation. This section also details Miyazaki's early
forays into comic books and animation, and his output prior to his
founding of Studio Ghibli. Part Two concentrates on the Studio
Ghibli era, outlining the company's development and analyzing the
director's productions between 1984 and 2004, including "Castle in
the Sky", "My Neighbor Totoro" and his newest film, "Howl's Moving
Castle". The second section also discusses other productions
involving Studio Ghibli, including "Grave of the Fireflies" and
"The Cat Returns". Appendices supply additional information about
Studio Ghibli's merchandise production, Miyazaki's global fan base,
and the output of other Ghibli directors.
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