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Wisdom and being a contrarian perfectly describe Hayao Miyazaki and his ways. Contrary to the soft and easy-going mood of many Ghibli Films, Miyazaki is a strong-headed man who doesn’t shy away from voicing his opinions, no matter how unpopular or harsh they are. His expertise as a director is highly regarded by fans, critics, and many legendary directors around the world.
While the industry experts respect Miyazaki and his works, the director isn’t as appreciative of them. He voiced his disapproval of their ways during an interview, and his words highlight a core fear that almost every person in the industry feels.
Hayao Miyazaki’s remarks on the industry experts
Porco Rossowas released in the early 90s and it is quite distinct from mostHayao Miyazakifilms. It depicted mature themes and the mood was more intense as well. The film gave us iconic dialogues like ‘Better a pig than a fascist’ and a great blend of introspective themes and fun elements. From critical and commercial acclaim to widespread influence,Porco Rossowas a success in every way possible,contrary to what Miyazaki initially believed.
Duringan interview withAnimerica Anime & Manga monthlymagazine, Miyazaki shared the process behind the film and how he had some reservations regarding it. He believed that the film wouldn’t be a success, but the interviewer pointed out that everyone else was quite hopeful about the movie’s performance. The director commented on how this was exactly the reason why he didn’t trust the opinion of industry people. He further explained:
They’re too conservative. They’ve always been a step behind the times. If industry people knew what they were talking about, the movie business wouldn’t be on the decline like it is. Moviegoers aren’t fools.
Miyazaki didn’t shy away from speaking his thoughts on the industry without any sugarcoating. He also added that even though the movie was just a challenge in many ways and started out on a less serious note, the team behind it put their best into it.
Looking back, this dedication is probably what appealed to many fans, as the movie was unapologetically something new. Aside from the discussion aboutPorco Rosso, Miyazaki highlighted why he wasn’t fond of the industry.
The curse of failure in the anime industry
The entertainment industry has another name that perfectly captures its spirit, show business. The mere mention of the entertainment industry hints at grandeur and creativity. However, the flip side to the ‘show’ or ‘glimmer’ is the ruthlessness of failures that people experience.
Making a film or show is a hefty business, and producers burn a lot of money into them. Miyazaki described failures as fatal, and he couldn’t be more right as one single project can put people into lifelong debt. As a result of that fear, the director believes that people have become “too boring or timid”.
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They look for easy ways to make stuff that works, but might not be as stimulating. Or they burn lots of money into promotions and marketing to draw people to the theatres. In this way, Miyazaki highlighted how the industry folks are following a detrimental cycle out of fear, and the fear might be the one thing keeping them away from success.
Porco Rossois available to stream on Netflix.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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