Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most influential and respected animation film directors in the world, has often shared his thoughts on the current state of the anime industry. In several interviews and public statements, Miyazaki has expressed his belief that the golden age of anime has passed, and has offered insightful criticism of the trends and direction the medium has taken in recent years.
Recently the author’s son, Goro Miyazaki, went to receive the decoration of Palme d’Or on behalf of Studio Ghibli, and during the speech, as well as some interviews, he expressed that his father told him that he is concerned about the future of the industry. And he thinks that the peak of this entertainment method has passed, despite the fact that his own productions or those of colleagues in the medium have fully entered other cultures and generated millions of dollars in the process.
To understand the perspective of Miyazaki, it is important to recognize what is considered the “golden age” of anime. This phase, which many place between the 1980s and 1990s, was characterized by the production of numerous masterpieces that combined technical innovation, narrative depth, and artistic exploration. During these years, studies such as Ghibli, Madhouse and Gainax They produced films and series that left an indelible mark on global popular culture.
Hayao Miyazaki and the study Ghibli were key pieces of this era, with films like My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997) and Spirited Away (2001)which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and cemented anime’s international reputation as a serious and respected art form.
Despite his criticisms, the influence of Miyazaki in the world of anime and animation it is still immense. His films continue to inspire new animators and delight audiences of all ages. Miyazaki He himself has come out of retirement several times, proving that he still has stories to tell and worlds to create.
The future of anime, according to Miyazaki, will depend on a new generation of creators who are willing to challenge the norms and take the medium to new heights. Although he believes that the golden age has passed, he remains hopeful that anime can evolve and once again reach the level of excellence and creativity that characterized its most celebrated era.
Even the creator of Evangelion has backed up what he says Miyazakias it ensures that people no longer like to explore new franchises and stick with what is popular, making a small nod to famous productions such as Dragon Ball and One Piece.
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