RIP Isao Takahara
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Oh no. For me, he made Ghibli. I can't overstate how important this guy is to the development of my taste not only in anime, but in fiction in general. I was four or five when I watched Heidi - Girl of the Alps, and not much older when I watched 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother. When I look back at childhood cartoons, those are the ones that stayed with me.
At least, his last film was a real winner: Kaguya Hime no Monogatari might be my favourite of his.
But, yeah, Pom Poko might be the perfect film to watch upon his death - just the right mix of upbeat melancholy.
At least, his last film was a real winner: Kaguya Hime no Monogatari might be my favourite of his.
But, yeah, Pom Poko might be the perfect film to watch upon his death - just the right mix of upbeat melancholy.
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/apr/06/studio-ghibli-co-founder-isao-takahata-dies-aged-82
I love Ponpoko, for all it has a resignedly sad ending. Takahata also produced Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Grave of the Fireflies.
I love Ponpoko, for all it has a resignedly sad ending. Takahata also produced Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Grave of the Fireflies.
Just thinking about Grave of the Fireflies makes me sad and upset. A fine artist, through all his work that I've seen.