While it does end on an uplifting note and shows that humanity can prevail through impossible odds when we come together, this film is the catalyst for modern Studio Ghibli productions. Princess Mononoke, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. It’s not all fun and games and its main character was staunchly against fascism, but the conclusion showed everyone having a good time and coming to realize that they were friends. Porco Rosso was the start of this turn, but it still had an air of playfulness to it that could best be described as a summer vacation. It has truly been fascinating going through Miyazaki’s films in chronological release order and seeing the slow evolution of his style from mostly attempting to recapture the wonder of childhood to tackling the harsh realities of everyday life. By going through each of his films starting from the pre-Ghibli days, we’ll see how the man has evolved as an artist and helped shape the landscape of anime for generations to come. With the upcoming release of Miyazaki’s 12th (and possibly final) film, How Do You Live?, we at Flixist will be taking a look at Miyazaki’s career over the decades.
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