Hayao Miyazaki: Anime great behind Studio Ghiblibr br At 83, legendary Japanese anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, won another Oscar for his potentially final film, 'The Boy and the Heron,' in the best animated feature category, echoing the success of Ghibli's 'Spirited Away' in 2003. Miyazaki, known for captivating audiences with his imaginative depictions of nature and machinery, has created beloved characters such as the iconic Totoro, despite describing his work as a challenging endeavor and announcing retirement multiple times.