I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
In my grandparents' time, it was believed that spirits existed everywhere - in trees, rivers, insects, wells, anything. My generation does not… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
In fact, I am a pessimist. But when I'm making a film, I don't want to transfer my pessimism onto children. I… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Is someone different at age 18 or 60? I believe one stays the same. — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
I believe nostalgia has many appearances and that it's not just the privilege of adults. I think children too can have nostalgia.… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
I believe that fantasy in the meaning of imagination is very important. We shouldn't stick too close to everyday reality but give… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
“Many of my movies have strong female leads- brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe with… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Well, yes. I believe that children's souls are the inheritors of historical memory from previous generations. It's just that as they grow… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear. — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
“[pitching the proposal for Mononoke-hime (1997)] There cannot be a happy ending to the fight between the raging gods and humans. However, even in… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Maybe that's what these films are doing. They are my way of blessing the child — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings,… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Prizes do not mean anything to me. I think it is more important to make a child aware of the existence of a weird… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
No matter how many WEAPONS you have, no matter how great your TECHNOLOGY might be, the world cannot live without LOVE. — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
The principle I adhere to when directing, is that I make good use of everything my staff creates. Even if they make foregrounds that… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
There are so many ships in the animation sea that are computer driven, that I think we can have at least one that's just… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
What you mean by 'peace' is nothing more than the endless repetition of human folly. — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
Almost all Japanese animation is produced with hardly any basis taken from observing real people, you know. It's produced by humans who can't stand… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image