A Japanese animator and film director, he began his career at Studio Ghibli, contributing to classics like "Spirited Away" and "Howl’s Moving Castle." He made his directorial debut with "The Secret World of Arrietty" in 2010, followed by "When Marnie Was There" in 2014. After leaving Ghibli, he co-founded Studio Ponoc and directed "Mary and the Witch's Flower" in 2017. Known for his enchanting storytelling and strong visual style, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
When Marnie Was There is a 2014 Japanese animated drama film about a young girl named Anna who befriends a mysterious girl named Marnie. As Anna...
MARY AND THE WITCH'S FLOWER
Mary and the Witch's Flower is a captivating anime film that follows the story of a young girl named Mary who discovers a mysterious flower that...
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
The Secret World of Arrietty follows a tiny young girl named Arrietty, who belongs to a family of tiny people living beneath a house. When Arrietty...
MODEST HEROES
Modest Heroes is a collection of three short films directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, and Akihiko Yamashita. The anthology explores...
MARY AND THE WITCH'S FLOWER
Mary and The Witch's Flower is a Japanese animated fantasy film about a young girl who discovers a magical flower that grants her extraordinary...