Since its founding in the 80s, Studio Ghibli has established itself as one of the most respected and loved animation studios in the world. The work of Miyazaki and Takahata will be remembered by all, and their films will remain etched in the minds of many. However, working for Ghibli was not a piece of cake.
During an interview with the media Full Frontal, veteran animator Shinsaku Kozuma talked about what it was like to work for Hayao Miyazaki. The Japanese explained that the director imposed fines of up to 10,000 yen on those who arrived late to the office, in addition to being quite superstitious about the blood type of his workers.
“They were pretty high fines. And Miyazaki really watched when everyone came in and out. His seat was closest to the door, so he saw everything. He was also the one who decided who sat where. He really believes that blood type “It influences personality, so I had type B people and type A people sitting separately.”
According to Kozuma, Miyazaki established rather peculiar rules to ensure that his workers performed their duties correctly. Although being late is not so unusual, the division of employees according to their blood type is quite peculiar.
However, this seems to have worked for him. And we do not say this without foundation, but because of the successful results of his films over the years. The Boy and the Heron It became the studio’s latest masterpiece and, after winning the Golden Globe for best animated film, it aims to win the double in a few days in its search for the Oscars.
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