JOURNAL ARTICLE

Takeshi Honda, Supervising Animator.

  • Published In: Back Stage (1946-5440), 2024, v. 65, n. 2. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Motamayor, Rafael 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Boy and the Heron" is a semi-autobiographical film by Hayao Miyazaki that explores themes of legacy and succession. The film was a collaborative effort, with supervising animator Takeshi Honda working closely with Miyazaki. Honda was initially approached by Miyazaki to work on the film, and despite being already committed to another project, he decided to join due to the significance of working with Miyazaki. The film draws inspiration from the people who had a major impact on Miyazaki's life, rather than being a direct depiction of his childhood. The animation team used traditional hand-drawn techniques, adhering to Miyazaki's preference for analog methods over digital ones. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Back Stage (1946-5440). 2024/02, Vol. 65, Issue 2, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1946-5440
  • Accession Number:175224171
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