Airplanes are the most beautiful when they are in the air.

Airplanes are the most beautiful when they are in the air.

Children understand intuitively that the world they have been born into is not a blessed world.

I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I want to portray a slightly different relationship, one where they two mutually inspire each other to live– if I’ m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.

Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.

My process is thinking, thinking and thinking - thinking about my stories for a long time.

You always have to appeal to your audience. You always have to consider how well your project will do in terms of admissions. I abandoned many stories because of that. But I don't get too down about it. It's something I accepted from the time I decided to work in films. I could always do something else if I got sick of it, like draw manga, or make my own films. I found it pointless sitting in my house not working, though I'd like to go on extended vacations from time to time.