The Boy and the Heron is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by Studio Ghibli, the film's Japanese title references Genzaburō Yoshino's 1937 novel Ho
Theatrical release poster
Director Hayao Miyazaki in 2009
Producer Toshio Suzuki in 2004
Suda Masaki from "Sunset Sunrise" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2024
Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist. He co-founded Studio Ghibli and serves as its honorary chairman. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim
The Boy and the Heron
…Japanese: 君たちはどう生きるか, Hepburn: Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka; lit. 'How Do You Live?') is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by Studio Ghibli, the film's Japanese title references Genzaburō Yoshino's 1937 novel How Do You Live? but is not an adaptation of it. The…
Miyazaki first worked with Isao Takahata (pictured) in 1964, spawning a lifelong collaboration and friendship.
Miyazaki and Takahata founded the animation production company Studio Ghibli (offices pictured in 2023) in June 1985.