Hayao Miyazaki Filmography

Ponyo

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:25:09 GMT

An animated film by Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki's tenth Ghibli film. Won 6 awards and 3 nominations.

Working as: Director, producer, editor and writer.

Plot: A 5-year-old boy named Sosuke and his relationship with a goldfish princess named Ponyo.

Tales from Earthsea

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:27:14 GMT

Directed by his son Goro Miyazaki. The film is a combination from the first, third and fourth books of the Earthsea series. Two award nominations.

Working as: Writer.

Water Spider Monmon

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:26:54 GMT

Short animated film, it can be seen at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan. Based in part on "Boro, the Caterpillar".

Working as: Director, producer and writer.

Plot: a diving bell spider who seems to have fallen in love with a water strider.

The Day I Harvested a Planet

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:27:46 GMT

Short animated film, based on a story by Naohisa Inoue.

Working as: Director and writer.

Looking for a Home

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:27:30 GMT

A short animated film, shown only in the Saturn Theater at the Ghibli Museum.

Working as: Director, producer and writer.

Howl's Moving Castle

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:29:07 GMT

Film based on Diana Wynne Jones' novel of the same name. Mamoru Hosoda, director of one season and two movies from the Digimon series, was originally selected to direct but left the project, so Miyazaki take up the director's role. Nominated for Oscar, another 8 wins and 13 nominations.

Working as: Director, writer and producer.

Plot: A love story between an 18-year-old girl named Sophie, cursed by a witch into an old woman's body, and a magician named Howl.

Mei and the Kittenbus

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:29:25 GMT

A short animated film, a thirteen minute sequel to My Neighbor Totoro. Miyazaki did the voice of the Neko Ba-chan and Totoro.

Working as: Director, writer, actor (voice).

Plot: Mei and her adventures one night with the Kittenbus and other cat-oriented vehicles.

Koro's Big Day Out

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:30:34 GMT

Animated short film.

Working as: Director and writer.

Plot: Koro the puppy, runs away from his mistress, experiences some adventures around town and who is finally happily returned home.

The Cat Returns

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:31:14 GMT

The film Whisper of the Heart it's about a girl writing a fantasy novel which is The Cat Returns.

Working as: Producer.

The Whale Hunt

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:31:50 GMT

A short film shown only in the Ghibli Museum. It is drawn in a different, simpler style compared to other Studio Ghibli films, and uses bright pastel colors. Won one award.

Working as: Director and writer.

Plot: The story of school children playing that they're building a boat. As imagination replaces reality, they find themselves on the ocean, hunting for a whale.

Spirited Away

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:32:06 GMT

Won Oscar, another 35 wins and 19 nominations.

Working as: Director and writer.

Plot: A ten-year-old girl in the middle of her family's move to a new town and a impromptu wander into a world of spirits and monsters.

Princess Mononoke

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:33:47 GMT

Won eleven awards and 5 nominations.

Working as: Director, writer and editor.

Whisper of the Heart

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:42:36 GMT

Also known as If You Listen Closely, a manga series written and illustrated by Aoi Hiiragi. In 1995, it was adapted into an anime film.

Working as: Producer and writer.

Plot: Shizuku finds that all the books she chooses in the library have been read by the same boy.

On Your Mark

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:41:58 GMT

A music video of a song by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska. At their request, Miyazaki produced a music video for the song. The video was inspired in part by the Chernobyl accident of 1986.

Working as: Director and writer.

Pom Poko

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:45:14 GMT

Directed by Isao Takahata, the movie was based on a Japanese folklore named Tanuki. Won 3 awards and 1 nomination.

Working as: Producer.

Porco Rosso

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:46:39 GMT

The animation is loosely based on Miyazaki's manga Hikotei Jidai. Won 3 awards.

Working as: Director, writer and editor.

Plot: An Italian World War I fighter ace, now living as a freelance bounty hunter chasing "air pirates" in the Adriatic Sea. The man has been cursed, and has been transformed into a pig. Once called Marco Pagot, he is now known to the world as "Porco Rosso", Italian for "Red Pig."

Only Yesterday

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:49:05 GMT

Directed by Isao Takahata, it is based on the manga of the same title by Hotaru Okamoto and Yuko Tone.

Working as: Producer.

Plot: A 27-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo.

Kiki's Delivery Service

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:03 GMT

It was the first Studio Ghibli movie released under the Disney/Studio Ghibli partnership and the fifth Studio Ghibli anime film. Won 4 awards.

Working as: Director, writer and producer.

Plot: Kiki is thirteen and on her own. Once a witch turns thirteen, it is time for her to go out and find a city to settle in for a year to complete her witches study.

My Neighbour Totoro

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:40:41 GMT

Won 5 awards and 1 nomination.

Working as: Director and writer.

Plot: The two young daughters of a professor and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan.

Castle in the Sky

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:43:18 GMT

It is the first film created and released by Studio Ghibli, although is considered the second by some since Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was created by the founding members two years before. Won one award.

Working as: Director, writer and editor.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:44:29 GMT

Based on Miyazaki's manga of the same name. While created before Studio Ghibli was founded, the film is considered to be the beginning of the studio, and is often included as part of the Studio's works. Won 3 awards.

Working as: Director and writer.

Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:46:10 GMT

Released before the formation of Studio Ghibli.The second animated Lupin III movie and arguably the most famous. Won 1 award and 1 nomination.

Working as: Director and writer.

Panda! Go Panda!: The Circus in the Rain

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:47:43 GMT

Directed by Isao Takahata, predating Studio Ghibli.

Working as: Writer.

Panda! Go Panda!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:48:08 GMT

Directed by Isao Takahata, predating Studio Ghibli.

Working as: Writer.