In one of his many interviews to promote the premiere of the anime film The Boy and the Crane (The Boy and the Heron), directed by the renowned director Hayao Miyazaki at the Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away; My Neighbor Totoro; The Walking Castle; Princess Mononoke), producer and co-founder Toshio Suzuki addressed the difficulty in replacing Hayao Miyazaki at the studio.
In conversation with the French Liberation the producer stated that finding a real successor for himself Hayao Miyazaki It will be difficult, because “For better or worse, the reality is that Studio Ghibli is first and foremost Miyazaki’s creative genius.”
That’s my main concern. For better or worse, the reality is that Studio Ghibli is first and foremost Miyazaki’s creative genius. We will just have to wait for another great talent to succeed him. At the moment, there are none anywhere in Japan. It’s very difficult to be in his shoes. I’d like to see someone emerge who could surpass him, but it’s not easy. Creating a work requires two things. The power of expression, which is where Miyazaki stands out, and the ability to think and carry out a project. I think when it comes to expressive power, Miyazaki is unsurpassed
Don’t forget that The Boy and the Crane (The Boy and the Heron) will premiere in Portugal on November 9, 2023.
