Hayao Miyazaki Wins Magsaysay Award

On 2nd September, 2024, Japanese filmmaker and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki has been honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the world of animation and storytelling.

Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is among the five recipients of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, often referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize.
The award citation highlighted Miyazaki’s use of art to help children understand complex issues, including environmental protection and the promotion of peace, through his films.
Miyazaki’s journey began in Tokyo, where he was born on January 5, 1941, into a family involved in the aeroplane part-manufacturing business, sparking his lifelong interest in aviation.
Miyazaki’s early works at Tōei included collaborations on iconic series like Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Wolf Boy Ken, and his first feature-length film, Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro.