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Since making his film debut in 1979, one of Japan’s most inventive filmmakers, Hayao Miyazaki, has gained significant recognition. He had a major influence on the animation industry after founding Studio Ghibli in 1985, and he was just nominated for an Oscar in the animated feature category for his filmThe Boy and the Heron.
In 2003, he won a competitive Oscar for Best Animated Movie for his filmSpirited Away.The Boy and the Heronjust made history as the first non-English and anime film to win the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.
The Boy and the Heronis widely regarded as one of Miyazaki’s best works, receiving praise from both fans and reviewers and winning awards in a variety of categories. However, Studio Ghibli had a lot of issues in creating the masterpiece and they even put the fate of the movie in the hands of Netflix with a gamble.
The Boy and The HeronMight Be Hayao Miyazaki’s Best Film Yet
The Boy and the Heroncenters on Mahito Maki, a young boy, who after the Pacific War, following the death of his mother, moves to the country. There, he finds an abandoned tower close to his new house and enters a magical realm where he meets a talking grey heron.The Boy and the Heronis the most expensive film ever made in Japan.
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According toBox Office Mojo,the movie made US$167 million in box office receipts globally. Among itsmany honors, it took home the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Not only that, it earned the praise of critics and fans alike.
Two more accolades have been bestowed upon the film: the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Animation and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Picture, and with the nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the movie has proved worth every penny and might beHayao Miyazaki’sbest film yet.
Studio Ghibli Gambled With Netflix ForThe Boy and The Heron
According to a statement which was shared byCrunchyroll,Studio Ghibli producer and previous president, Toshio Suzuki once stated that the Studio had lifted“digital distribution ban”to“make money for film production.”They were makingThe Boy and The Heronat the time and needed money for the project. Therefore they chose Netflix, to distribute their other movies.
This would have been a very risky and expensive gamble because if Studio Ghibli movies did not generate enough cash to fund the picture, it would have been an even bigger issue becauseThe Boy and The Heronwas already taking too long, and losing money would have caused more complications.
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The quality may have deteriorated, the film would not have been completed on time, the plot would have changed, the release would have been delayed, and such issues would have cost Miyazaki andThe Boy and The Herontheir Oscar nomination. However, in the end, it all worked out for the better and the movie is on its way to hopefully win an Academy Award.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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