Hayao Miyazaki is already thinking about his next film

Studio Ghibli, a company recognized by animation lovers around the world, is synonymous with some of the most successful anime films in Japan's history. However, according to Hayao Miyazaki's son, Goro Miyazaki, the Studio Ghibli team should continue to be wary of competing animators in the industry.

Recently, the Cannes International Film Festival awarded an honorary Palme d'Or to Studio Ghibli, a landmark achievement for the company and a first for Cannes, which until then had only awarded the prize to individuals and not to organizations or groups. Although Hayao Miyazaki himself was unable to attend, Goro Miyazaki traveled abroad to accept the award on behalf of his father.

As detailed by Yahoo! News Japan, Miyazaki briefly commented that his father is already thinking about his next film. However, he also stated that his father will not divulge any details about the project: "He won't tell anyone. He will never tell. Even at that age, all the animators around him are his rivals, whether they are younger than him, the staff who support him, whether they are inside or outside the company."

Hayao Miyazaki's fears are not unfounded, as plagiarism is a legitimate concern for artists in any large industry. In addition, Studio Ghibli's iconic status makes it an even bigger target for competitors in the animation world. Notably, "Mobile Suit Gundam" creator Yoshiyuki Tomino has publicly called on the next generation of Japanese animators to "crush" Miyazaki's empire with their own creative endeavors. "Everyone, please work hard to crush Miyazaki! I can't take it anymore," Tomino said. "Young creators should not take it lightly. They can't get past Miyazaki or One Piece without really dedicating themselves."

Source: Yahoo! News Japan