Studio Ghibli Storyboard Collection – Ponyo / Arrietty / Only Yesterday / Jarinko Chie / Whisper of the Heart – Set of 5 Books "Hayao Miyazaki (born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese animator, film director, and manga artist. He joined Toei Animation in 1963 and later worked for various studios before becoming a freelance creator. He gained attention with works such as Future Boy Conan and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. In 1985, he co-founded Studio Ghibli with Isao Takahata and directed numerous animated films including Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away, which achieved both critical and commercial success. Spirited Away won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, marking the first time an animated film won the top prize at a major international film festival. His later film The Boy and the Heron also received the Academy Award, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in animation. He serves as the Honorary Chairman of Studio Ghibli and was the first director of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Blood type: O. The item is in excellent condition with minimal signs of aging. No major damage is visible. Shipping information and important notes I ship via Japan Post or Yamato Transport. The “combined shipping” option is not enabled, and shipping fees apply to each lot individually. In practice, multiple lots may be shipped together in one package, but shipping charges will still be applied per lot. Please do not place bids from Italy. Due to repeated shipping issues in the past, transactions between Japan and Italy have proven to be unreliable. I ask for your understanding and cooperation. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your local customs office to confirm any additional costs before bidding or buying."""