Studio Ghibli’s co-founder Hayao Miyazaki bestowed with Ramon Magsaysay Award; Asia’s Nobel

Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and a renowned film director, has been bestowed with this year’s esteemed Ramon Magsaysay Award, commonly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize.

One of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki directed a number of critically acclaimed animated films that tackled difficult subjects like harmony and environmental conservation and were appropriate for young audiences. These films included My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, and The Boy and the Heron, according to The Japan Times.

The Magsaysay honor

Studio Ghibli wrote, “Hayao Miyazaki wins the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”

The post added, “He has used art to help children understand complex issues, such as environmental protection and the promotion of peace. He has created many of the most memorable and beloved films in the world.” The award ceremony will be held in Manila in November.”

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation in Manila selected three individuals and one group as the recipients for 2024. The Japan Times stated that the award ceremony will take place in Manila in November.

The award is given to people and institutions that have had a major influence on Asia. According to a story by The Japan Times, it was made as a memorial to the late President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, who was well-known for his honesty.

As the first organization to receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May, Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli recently created history. To create the animated fantasy picture The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki stepped out of retirement.