Hayao Miyazaki

  • Born

    Born in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, Japan.
  • University/School

    He went to Gakushin University in 1963
  • Career

    He started his career in 1963 at Toei Douga studio as an animator.
  • Married

    Hayao Miyazaki married Akemi Ôta in 1965.
  • First Son Born

    Hayao Miyazaki's first son, Gorō, was born in 1967, two years later after he married.
  • Second Son Born

    His second son was born in 1969.
  • My Neighbor Totoro

    My Neighbor Totoro is an anime animated fantasy film.
  • The Disney Deal

    In the mid-1990s, the success of the Japanese film Kiki's Delivery Service had attracted Disney to the Japanese company. Disney would provide Studio Ghilbi with financial help so that Sudio Ghilbi will not have to suffer again. Miyazaki accepted the offer.
  • Miyazaki leaves Studio Ghilbi

    In 1998, Miyazaki left Studio Ghilbi because his eyesight was failing. He told everyone that he would not be able to produce tat high quality films.