Common questions about Goro Miyazaki

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Goro Miyazaki born and where was he born?

Goro Miyazaki was born on the 21st of January 1967 in Tokyo. He initially rejected the animation industry to pursue a career in landscape architecture after graduating from Shinshu University's School of Agriculture.

What was the first film directed by Goro Miyazaki and when was it released?

Tales from Earthsea was the first film directed by Goro Miyazaki and it was released on the 29th of July 2006. The film grossed $68 million worldwide and received mixed reviews compared to other Studio Ghibli movies.

Which award did Goro Miyazaki receive for his first film in 2006?

Goro Miyazaki received the Japan's Bunshun Raspberry Award for Worst Director at the end of 2006. The film itself also won the award for Worst Movie, casting a shadow over his directorial debut.

When was From Up on Poppy Hill released and what award did it win?

From Up on Poppy Hill was released on the 16th of July 2011 in Japan and won the 2012 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year. The film starred Masami Nagasawa and Keiko Takeshita and was written by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa.

What is the title of the first anime television series directed by Goro Miyazaki?

Ronja, the Robber's Daughter is the first anime television series directed by Goro Miyazaki and it ran from 2014 to 2015. The series was animated by Polygon Pictures and co-produced by Studio Ghibli with a total of 26 episodes.

When was Earwig and the Witch released in theaters and what format was it?

Earwig and the Witch was released in theaters in Japan on the 27th of August 2021 and it was the first full 3D CG animated Ghibli film. The film had its world premiere on the 18th of October 2020 at the Lumière Film Festival.