In the first chapter of the book "Hayao Miyazaki, Mastrer of Japanese Animation" which was published by Stone Bridge Press in 1999, Helen McCarthy introduced Miyazaki's life and work. McCarthy reported that in Miyazaki's childhood there are three major things which influenced his future work.First,Miyazaki was born in 1941, and grew up in the postwar years. Second, his mather who had a very strong character and intellectual influenced him a lot. Third, his favourite comic stardom's product led him to the animation industry. McCarthy indicated that Miyazaki had a strong interest in animation, film, and children's literature when he was in the high school and the university; therefore, instead of doing business which related to his major in the university, he joined animation industry after graduating. The author reported that Miyazaki was only a inbetweener in the begining, but he didn't give up; one year later he became a handling key animation. Moreover, during his work, he explored a lot on the ideas and the techniques and built a good relationship with his colleagues and collaborators which helped in forming his later works. McCarthy wrote that the way of achieving his animation dreams was very hard, Miyazaki changed his workplaces several times with his friends; finally, he estabilished his own studio(Studio Ghibli) in 1985, and with his friends' help, the studio developed quickly thereafter. However, the animation which released in U.S. was cut and changed a lot in the structure, caused westen releases became a problem. The author also pointed out Miyazaki's animition could strike people's hearts because he always gone abroad to find inspiration, and the elements of his animation were from the real life. McCarthy reported that Studio Ghibli released a lot of outstanding product in decades, under the huge pressure of the work, Miyazaki already thought about retiring in the opportune moment. In the end, the author concluded the future works of Miyazaki were unknown, but the movie lovers around the world hoped they could seen more and more his works in the future.
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According to her summary in the class, her speech was plainly stated to introduce
Miyazaki's life casually. So, explaining facts as they were written. And she supported his opinion, making me think that she evaluated the material to some extent. Since her presentation in the class was so plain that the book was read by her normally.
In addition, her presentation was prepared ordinarily, which gave some impression to me. Accordingly, what she presented in the class was a part of the
action research paper, being on the way.
Akinori Watanabe
Hi, Siyan! I am glad because you are interested in Japanese animation!!(as one of the Japanese...)
i read your summary on your blog, and i thought its better to talk about how was his history and work go in your thesis statement. However, I could know very well about them from your paragraph.
I am looking for your presentation at the end! If you want to know about something reletes to Japan, you can ask me anytime you want!
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