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Who is Hayao Miyazaki?
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the greatest animation directors ever.
He was born in Tokyo on Januarary 5, 1941.
He started his career in 1963
His father was the director of Miyazaki Airplanes, while his mother was a passionate reader who often questioned socially accepted norms
Miyazaki had to switch schools often and attended an American-influenced elementary school.
It was at Toyotama High School that introduced him to the world of anime when he saw The Tale Of The White Serpent
At one point, he decided to join the Gakushuin University to study Political Science and Economics, He later went back to anime and illustrating
His wife was a fellow animator named Akemi Ota
Has two sons, Keisuke and Goro,
he established his own studio with his long-time friend and co-worker Isao Takahata. Studio Ghibli was founded in 1984
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