Hayao Miyazaki

Hello all!

This blog post is about the famous author, director and producer named Hayao Miyazaki. Some of you may or may not know him but he is famous for many films such as "My neighbor Totoro", "Princess Mononoke" and "Ponyo". Many have been produced along side with Disney, which is a reason why some of his work is very well known.

The reason why I am choosing to blog about him is because I've recently watched a huge marathon regarding his movies. They're about 2- 3 hours long, I've watched about only a third of his total twenty six movies and short films this past weekend, and they do bring a nostalgic feel. My favorite movies that I've seen are the same that are listed above. They bring out the traditional feel of Japanese anime, but in turn, expands the mind of the beholder and the creator.

Hayao Miyazaki is a major influence in the Japanese entertainment world. He's brought about so many different perspectives regarding tradition, religion and imagination, that he's become such a huge influence to myself and many others that I know.

If interested or possible, take a step into watching something new and possibly breathe taking, as Hayao Miyazaki unravels the extent of your imagination.

1. 1979 The Castle of Cagliostro
2. 1984 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
3. 1986 Castle in the Sky
4. 1988 My Neighbor Totoro
5. 1989 Kiki's Delivery Service
6. 1991 Only Yesterday 
7. 1992 Porco Rosso
8. 1994 Pom Poko 
9. 1995 Whisper of the Heart
10. On Your Mark
11. 1997 Princess Mononoke
12. 2001 Spirited Away
13. Whale Hunt Yes Yes Short film
14. 2002 Koro's Big Day Out
15. Mei and the Kittenbus
16. Imaginary Flying Machines
17. The Cat Returns 
18. 2004 Howl's Moving Castle
19. 2006 Monmon the Water Spider
20. House-hunting
21. The Day I Harvested a Planet
22.2008 Ponyo
23. 2010 Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
24. The Secret World of Arrietty 
25. 2011 From Up on Poppy Hill
26. 2013 The Wind Rises

Thanks!
-Brandy B