In our work, the question is, how much you absorb from others. So for me, creativity, is really like a relay race. As children we are handed a baton. Rather than passing it onto the next generation as is, first we need to digest it and make it our own.

We depict hatred, but it is to depict that there are more important things. We depict a curse, to depict the joy of liberation.

I've never studied psychology.

Since I am a person who starts work without clear knowledge of a storyline, every single scene is a pivotal scene.

I wanted to convey the message to children that this life is worth living.

We each need to find our own inspiration. Sometimes it is not easy.

Chihiro, huh? Her real name's Chihiro? Can't beat the power of love.