Born Quote by Hayao Miyazaki
“The characters are born from repetition, from repeatedly thinking about them. I have their outline in my head. I become the character and as the character I visit the locations of the story many, many times. Only after that I start drawing the character, but again I do it many, many times, over and over. And I only finish just before the deadline.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Studio Ghibli Documentary, 2013
Creation emerges through repeated mental rehearsal, shaping character before visualizing it.
In simple terms: Repeated thinking forms characters before drawing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace iterative imagination before execution.
Themes
creativity
process
visualization
Mood
focused
introspective
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- concept art
- deadline pressure
- creative workflow
Key Concepts
character development
mental rehearsal
iteration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repetition aid your creative process?
- When does iteration become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
May lead to over‑refinement and missed deadlines.
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