We depict hatred, but it is to depict that there are more important things. We depict a curse, to depict the joy of liberation.
Hayao MiyazakiI do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.
Hayao MiyazakiNo matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love.
Hayao MiyazakiThe principle I adhere to when directing, is that I make good use of everything my staff creates. Even if they make foregrounds that don't quite fit with my backgrounds, I never waste it and try to find the best use for it.
Hayao MiyazakiIf [hand-drawn animation] is a dying craft, we can't do anything about it. Civilization moves on. Where are all the fresco painters now? Where are the landscape artists? What are they doing now? The world is changing. I have been very fortunate to be able to do the same job for 40 years. That's rare in any era.
Hayao Miyazaki