
Actor
宮崎駿
- Born: 5 January 1941, Tokyo, Japan
- Estimated net worth: 50 million USD
宮崎駿 is a renowned Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. He is best known for his animated films like 'My Neighbor Totoro', 'Spirited Away', and 'Princess Mononoke'. His unique storytelling and artistic style have…
宮崎駿: best films and shows
About 宮崎駿
宮崎駿 is a renowned Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. He is best known for his animated films like 'My Neighbor Totoro', 'Spirited Away', and 'Princess Mononoke'. His unique storytelling and artistic style have earned him a legendary status in animation, often featuring strong female protagonists and environmental themes.
- Born
- 5 January 1941, Tokyo, Japan
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Akemi Takada (1967-present)
- Children
- 2 children, Ghibli Studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki and animator Katsuya Kondo
- Parents
- Yoshiko Miyazaki, Shinjiro Miyazaki
- Estimated net worth
- 50 million USD
Fun facts about 宮崎駿
- Miyazaki's film 'Spirited Away' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003.
- He is known for hand-drawing all of his films, a practice that has become increasingly rare in the digital age.
Famous 宮崎駿 quotes
“You can’t sit around and wait for someone to come and rescue you.”
“In our society, letting others find their own way is a very important thing.”
“The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos.”
宮崎駿 filmography
Cast (54)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.4 |
| 2025 | Miyazaki Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2023 | 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2019 | 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2014 | Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2014 | The Work of Hayao Miyazaki "The Wind Rises" Record of 1000 Days/Retirement Announcement Unknown Story Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2013 | The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Movie | Self | 7.6 |
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Crew (195)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Story of Yanagawa Waterways Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2024 | Sherlock Hound: The Movie Movie | Storyboard · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Sherlock Hound: The Movie Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Stage 『Spirited Away』 Movie | Original Story · Writing | |
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.4 |
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Spirited Away: Live on Stage Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Boro the Caterpillar Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Boro the Caterpillar Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Boro the Caterpillar Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Boro the Caterpillar Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Boro the Caterpillar Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Mary and The Witch's Flower Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Japan Animator Expo TV | Title Designer · Art | 7.1 |
| 2013 | The Wind Rises Movie | Comic Book · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | The Wind Rises Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | The Wind Rises Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | The Wind Rises Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 2012 | Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo Movie | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2012 | La luna Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.8 |
| 2011 | From Up on Poppy Hill Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Treasure Hunting Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Treasure Hunting Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Arrietty Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2010 | Arrietty Movie | Other · Production | 7.7 |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.8 |
| 2010 | A Sumo Wrestler's Tail Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2008 | The Theory of Evolution Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Ponyo Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Ponyo Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Madaran's World Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Madaran's World Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Madaran's World Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Madaran's World Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Tales from Earthsea Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Mon Mon the Water Spider Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Mon Mon the Water Spider Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Mon Mon the Water Spider Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2006 | The Day I Bought a Star Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 2006 | The Day I Bought a Star Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2006 | House Hunting Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2006 | House Hunting Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2006 | House Hunting Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Howl's Moving Castle Movie | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 2004 | Howl's Moving Castle Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.4 |
| 2004 | Howl's Moving Castle Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.4 |
| 2002 | Piyopiyo Baba Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Piyopiyo Baba Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Piyopiyo Baba Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Piyopiyo Baba Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Piyopiyo Baba Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Bobo-kun Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Bobo-kun Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Bobo-kun Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Bobo-kun Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Tacolator Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Tacolator Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Tacolator Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Tacolator Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2002 | The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction Movie | Author · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Imaginary Flying Machines Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Imaginary Flying Machines Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Imaginary Flying Machines Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Mei and the Kittenbus Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Mei and the Kittenbus Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Mei and the Kittenbus Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | The Cat Returns Movie | Original Concept · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2002 | The Cat Returns Movie | Production Coordinator · Production | 7.1 |
| 2002 | Koro's Big Day Out Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2002 | Koro's Big Day Out Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2002 | The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director Movie | Original Story · Writing | |
| 2001 | The Whale Hunt Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2001 | The Whale Hunt Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2001 | The Fish of the Fish Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Fish of the Fish Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Fish of the Fish Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Fish of the Fish Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | A Splendid Dance Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.5 |
| 2001 | A Splendid Dance Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | A Splendid Dance Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | A Splendid Dance Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Rambutan Adventures Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Rambutan Adventures Movie | Director of Operations · Production | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Rambutan Adventures Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Rambutan Adventures Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Spirited Away Movie | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 2001 | Spirited Away Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.5 |
| 2001 | Spirited Away Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.5 |
| 1999 | Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure TV | Writer · Writing | |
| 1997 | Princess Mononoke Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.3 |
| 1997 | Princess Mononoke Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.3 |
| 1997 | Princess Mononoke Movie | Director · Directing | 8.3 |
| 1995 | Whisper of the Heart Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.9 |
| 1995 | Whisper of the Heart Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1995 | Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1994 | Pom Poko Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1992 | Everything Ghibli Special Short Shorts TV | Creator · Creator | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Porco Rosso Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1992 | Porco Rosso Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 1992 | Porco Rosso Movie | Comic Book · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1992 | Porco Rosso Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1991 | Only Yesterday Movie | Other · Production | 7.4 |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II Movie | Story · Writing | |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I Movie | Story · Writing | |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III Movie | Story · Writing | |
| 1990 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water TV | Screenplay · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1990 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water TV | Story · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1989 | Kiki's Delivery Service Movie | Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Kiki's Delivery Service Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Kiki's Delivery Service Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Red Crow and the Ghost Ship Movie | Conceptual Design · Art | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Red Crow and the Ghost Ship Movie | Mechanical Designer · Visual Effects | 7.0 |
| 1988 | My Neighbor Totoro Movie | Director · Directing | 8.1 |
| 1988 | My Neighbor Totoro Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.1 |
| 1988 | My Neighbor Totoro Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.1 |
| 1986 | Castle in the Sky Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Castle in the Sky Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Castle in the Sky Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 1984 | Sherlock Hound TV | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Sherlock Hound TV | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Sherlock Hound TV | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Wind Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Wind Movie | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Wind Movie | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 7.9 |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Wind Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1984 | Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1984 | Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection Movie | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 6.1 |
| 1984 | Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1980 | The New Adventures of Gigantor TV | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 7.2 |
| 1980 | 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie Movie | Continuity · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1980 | 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie Movie | Layout Supervisor · Visual Effects | 7.4 |
| 1979 | Future Boy Conan Movie | Mechanical Designer · Visual Effects | 7.6 |
| 1979 | Future Boy Conan Movie | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 7.6 |
| 1979 | Future Boy Conan Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.6 |
| 1979 | The Castle of Cagliostro Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1979 | The Castle of Cagliostro Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1979 | The Castle of Cagliostro Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 7.5 |
| 1979 | Anne of Green Gables TV | Other · Art | 7.5 |
| 1979 | Anne of Green Gables TV | Layout · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1978 | Future Boy Conan TV | Storyboard Artist · Art | 8.4 |
| 1978 | Future Boy Conan TV | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 8.4 |
| 1978 | Future Boy Conan TV | Mechanical Designer · Visual Effects | 8.4 |
| 1978 | Future Boy Conan TV | Series Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 1978 | Future Boy Conan TV | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 1977 | Tenguri, Boy of the Plains Movie | Layout · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1977 | Tenguri, Boy of the Plains Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 5.5 |
| 1976 | 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother TV | Animation · Visual Effects | 7.7 |
| 1976 | 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother TV | Art Direction · Art | 7.7 |
| 1974 | Heidi: Girl of the Alps TV | Layout · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1973 | Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 6.4 |
| 1973 | Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1973 | Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1973 | Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1973 | Jungle Kurobee TV | Character Designer · Visual Effects | |
| 1972 | Yuki's Sun Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1972 | Yuki's Sun Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 5.9 |
| 1972 | Yuki's Sun Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 5.9 |
| 1972 | Panda! Go Panda! Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 6.3 |
| 1972 | Panda! Go Panda! Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1972 | Panda! Go Panda! Movie | Original Story · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1972 | Panda! Go Panda! Movie | Concept Artist · Art | 7.8 |
| 1972 | Panda! Go Panda! Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1971 | Lupin the 3rd TV | Storyboard Artist · Art | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Lupin the 3rd TV | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Lupin the 3rd TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Lupin the 3rd TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Lupin the 3rd TV | Series Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 6.1 |
| 1971 | Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 6.1 |
| 1971 | Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1971 | Animal Treasure Island Movie | Additional Writing · Crew | 6.3 |
| 1971 | Animal Treasure Island Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 6.3 |
| 1969 | Flying Phantom Ship Movie | Character Designer · Visual Effects | 6.2 |
| 1969 | Flying Phantom Ship Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.2 |
| 1969 | The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots Movie | Key Animation · Visual Effects | 7.0 |
| 1968 | Horus: Prince of the Sun Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.4 |
| 1966 | Rainbow Sentai Robin TV | Animation · Visual Effects | |
| 1965 | Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.3 |
| 1965 | Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon Movie | Additional Writing · Crew | 6.3 |
| 1963 | Doggie March Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.5 |
| TBA | Hayao Miyazaki's Unreleased Film Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| TBA | Hayao Miyazaki's Unreleased Film Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature2025 / TMDB 8.4
- Miyazaki2025 / TMDB 6.0
- Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron2024 / TMDB 7.8
- 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli2023
- Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion2021 / TMDB 8.4
- Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki2017 / TMDB 7.4
Questions about 宮崎駿
What are some highlights of Miyazaki's career?
Miyazaki's career highlights include directing critically acclaimed films such as 'Spirited Away', which won an Academy Award, and 'My Neighbor Totoro', which has become a cultural icon.
Has Miyazaki won any major awards?
Yes, Miyazaki has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for 'Spirited Away' and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
What was Miyazaki's first film?
Miyazaki's first film as a director was 'The Castle of Cagliostro' in 1979, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career in animation.
Which of Miyazaki's films are the most successful?
Miyazaki's most successful films include 'Spirited Away', which grossed over $400 million worldwide, and 'Howl's Moving Castle', which also achieved significant box office success.
What is known about Miyazaki's personal life?
Miyazaki is known to keep his personal life private, but he has two sons and has been married to Akemi Takada since 1967.
What is Miyazaki's estimated net worth?
Miyazaki's estimated net worth is approximately 50 million USD, largely due to his successful career in animation and film production.
What are some milestones in Miyazaki's filmography?
Milestones in Miyazaki's filmography include founding Studio Ghibli in 1985, directing 'Princess Mononoke' in 1997, and receiving an Honorary Academy Award in 2014.
What themes are common in Miyazaki's films?
Common themes in Miyazaki's films include environmentalism, pacifism, and the exploration of childhood, often with strong female protagonists at the center of the story.



