Timeline: The many films of Hayao Miyazaki's animation career
After an impressive career spanning over forty years, Hayao Miyazaki is finally retiring
PUBLISHED : Friday, 06 September, 2013, 7:12pm
UPDATED : Friday, 06 September, 2013, 7:51pm
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On 1 September, esteemed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki announced his retirement from directing feature-length animated films. At a 6 September press conference sponsored by his company, Studio Ghibli, he explained that old age and a desire to work on other projects had led to this decision.
In light of his retirement, the South China Morning Post designed this interactive timeline to pay tribute to a rich and varied career that includes family favourite films like 1988's My Neighbour Totoro and real-world historical dramas such as 2013's The Wind Rises.
Click on the timeline below to get started.
Scroll to the right to see more recent films, scroll to the left to see earlier films. Zoom out on the bottom left of the graphic.
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