On January 5, 1941, Hayao Miyazaki was born. He is the creative force behind many notable masterpieces such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and many, many others. Many regard him as one of the greatest animation directors in history.
Today, he turns 78 years old.
Happy Birthday to such a creative genius!
On January 1, 1963, Astro Boy premiered in Japan for the first time. Astro Boy was created by Osamu Tezuka who is known as the “father of manga and anime” and known for his pioneering techniques, his abundant creative drive and output, and for redefining a number of genres in Japan. Astro Boy is his most famous work.
Keep up the good work, Tobio!
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