Hayao Miyazaki
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Birth
Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941.
Career Start
Miyazaki began his professional career as an animator at Toei Animation.
Watchdog Bow Wow
Miyazaki worked on Watchdog Bow Wow.
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
Miyazaki worked on Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon.
Marriage
Miyazaki married Akemi Ōta in 1965.
Move to A-Pro
Miyazaki moved to A-Pro studio with Isao Takahata.
Joins Nippon Animation
Miyazaki joined Nippon Animation.
Directorial Debut (TV)
Miyazaki's first directorial work for television was Future Boy Conan.
Directorial Debut (Film)
He directed his first film, Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro.
Nausicaä Manga
He began Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga.
Nausicaä Film
Adapted Nausicaä manga into an animated film.
Studio Ghibli Founded
The success of Nausicaä led to the founding of Studio Ghibli.
Laputa Release
Castle in the Sky (Laputa) was the first film produced by Studio Ghibli.
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro was released.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service released.
Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso released.
Nausicaä Manga End
Worked on Nausicaä manga until 1994.
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke was released.
Spirited Away
Spirited Away was released.
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle was released.
Ponyo
Ponyo was released.
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises was released and Miyazaki announced his retirement.
The Boy and the Heron
He released The Boy and the Heron.