Who directed the 1995 Japanese animated film Whisper of the Heart?
Yoshifumi Kondō directed the 1995 Japanese animated film Whisper of the Heart. This film stands as his sole completed work as a director before his passing in 1998.
Questions about Whisper of the Heart
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Yoshifumi Kondō die relative to directing Whisper of the Heart?
Yoshifumi Kondō died in 1998, three years after directing Whisper of the Heart. Studio Ghibli had placed significant hopes on him to become the successor to Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.
What is the release date for the English dub of Whisper of the Heart?
Rights issues surrounding the John Denver song delayed the English dub until the 7th of March 2006. Walt Disney Studios Japan eventually released the Blu-ray edition on the 20th of July 2011.
How much money did Whisper of the Heart make worldwide?
Total worldwide gross reached thirty-four point nine million dollars. The film earned the highest box office revenue among Japanese films domestically in 1995.
Who wrote the screenplay for the anime adaptation of Mimi o Sumaseba?
Hayao Miyazaki adapted the source material into a feature-length screenplay for the animation. He transformed the original manga's episodic nature into a cohesive narrative structure.