A lot has already been said about the work of Hayao Miyazaki: a cult director, the father of modern Japanese animation and the inspirer of thousands of contemporary artists and animators from around the world. Its greatness consists of dozens of details and cultural works. In this illustrated book, French journalist Stephanie Chaptal disassembled the image of Miyazaki into different components, and also talked with colleagues of the director and animators who were formed under the influence of the Japanese.Shaptal tried to understand what is the phenomenon of the founder of studio Ghibli, and found answers to the questions:- How did the works of Soyuzmultfilm influence Miyazaki?- Why have aviation, feminism and ecology become the main themes of the animator's works?- Does the world need a new Hayao Miyazaki and who will become one?The book will be a gift for every fan of the studio, it will help to understand why such a cult was formed around the director and what it led to the whole world of animation. And bright illustrations and stylish design will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fantastic worlds of Hayao Miyazaki and relive the warm emotions of watching.