As much as I appreciate Miyazaki for what he's done in the film cannon, Isao Takahata is perhaps my favorite director in all of cinema. At the very least he's in my top 5 with Kurosawa, Paul Thomas Anderson, Orson Welles and Stanley Kubrick
Wow. So you put Takahata above Miyazaki? That's definitely a surprise to me. Although Takahata might've had a higher peak with Grave of the fireflies and Princess Kaguya, Miyazaki's work is way broader, more consistent and just as incredible imo
@@miguelmunuera2601 On a personal level I would have Takahata higher, but Miyazaki is definitely a more important/impactful filmmaker. In fact out of all Ghibli films my personal favorite is the Boy And The Heron. But my next three favorites are all Takahata-directed films (Kaguya, Fireflies and Only Yesterday). Specifically I find his character work absolutely beautiful in all of those in a way that I don't quite get out of Miyazaki's masterpieces. Just my preference
Finally!! A video that I've been working very hard on for weeks, I'm so glad I get to finally share it with you all. It's taken a ton of effort but I'm hoping to continue to make deeper dives into animation and the people that have influenced so many of us. Hope you enjoy ♥️
Takahata was a true poet of the mundane. His simple yet elegant stories are unrivaled. You did a great job making this video. It even made me tear up a little. Thank you, truly
Thank you Miguel for pointing at Takahata, indeed often somewhat concealed by Miyazaki’s genius. Your video has made me wanting to see Takahata’s movies again, in a different, more magical light 🙏
This is so amazing Sir Miguel. Takahata is very underrated indeed. He only made 5 films but all of them are masterpieces in their own way. Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, Pom Poko, My Neighbors the Yamadas and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya are all amazing and incredible works of art and all of them are some of my favourites in the anime canon. This video is truly awesome. But i'm still waiting for the Pixar and Ghibli video though. Sending lots of hugs Sir Miguel and keep it up. 💙💙💙💙💙
Thanks so much man 🥹 I appreciate your patience too, I haven't been able to post videos often because of summer but I want to get back in the swing of things these next few months!
Yesterday, I watched a documentary called “Journey of the Heart - Isao Takahata” and it is a really educational and impactful documentary, despite the fact it wasnt mainly about animation. My favorite moments in the documentary is his interaction with a Canadian animation director Fréderic Back, whom he befriended and considered one of the three persons whom he had respect. When I saw what animated works Back made, it is a striking influence on at least a couple of Takahata’s films.
If i would ranked Takahata's all five movies in Ghibli this will be the order Grave of the Fireflies The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Only Yesterday Pom Poko My Neighbors the Yamadas
I respect Miyazaki as an artist but I think Isao Takahata is much more versatile when it comes to overall authenticity and stylistic choice. All of his films are very different and distinct to each other whereas majority of Miyazaki's films where more thematically and stylistically almost all looked the same at the same time when you watch them. Takahata was much more bolder in terms of easthetic, themes and storytelling. Also i don't think Miyazaki would ever make anything as daring as Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko though.
I definitely agree with you in that Takahata is more versatile. That being said, I'd argue that Miyazaki's films and stories are much more varied than Takahata's, simply because they're so fantastical and ridiculously creative in their world building
@@miguelmunuera2601 That's what I thought on why Miyazaki films looked so similar (except Kiki and The Wind Rises which is a semi-biographical film) I feel that he depends a bit much on the magical themes and world building but that's just my opinion though
@@miguelmunuera2601 Yes but that's what he is known for and that's his signature so I get why his works are fantastical and otherworldly. Takahata's works was much more on my alley but if I would pick which one is his magnum upos I would definitely pick Grave of the Fireflies. Also in Rotten Tomatoes 3 of his movies has in perfect 100% (Fireflies, Kaguya & Only Yesterday) which is very wild
@@miguelmunuera2601 their duo would benefit and balance out them And as maybe the studio would cling onto the traditional animation style it's just hard to see someone stepping up and make it bigger As we see Ghibli as the Disney of Japan
Oi, that last clip with Miyazaki at his funeral broke me. 😢 Thanks for the video. It really captured what made Takahata so special.
Right? It made me so emotional...heartbreaking. man I'm so happy you enjoyed it ♥️ Continuing to do my best to improve as much as I can
@@miguelmunuera2601 You're doing great! Keep it up! 😊
As much as I appreciate Miyazaki for what he's done in the film cannon, Isao Takahata is perhaps my favorite director in all of cinema. At the very least he's in my top 5 with Kurosawa, Paul Thomas Anderson, Orson Welles and Stanley Kubrick
Wow. So you put Takahata above Miyazaki? That's definitely a surprise to me. Although Takahata might've had a higher peak with Grave of the fireflies and Princess Kaguya, Miyazaki's work is way broader, more consistent and just as incredible imo
@@miguelmunuera2601 On a personal level I would have Takahata higher, but Miyazaki is definitely a more important/impactful filmmaker. In fact out of all Ghibli films my personal favorite is the Boy And The Heron. But my next three favorites are all Takahata-directed films (Kaguya, Fireflies and Only Yesterday). Specifically I find his character work absolutely beautiful in all of those in a way that I don't quite get out of Miyazaki's masterpieces. Just my preference
Finally!! A video that I've been working very hard on for weeks, I'm so glad I get to finally share it with you all. It's taken a ton of effort but I'm hoping to continue to make deeper dives into animation and the people that have influenced so many of us. Hope you enjoy ♥️
Can u do DreamWorks next please 😇
@@zekeEvak that's a great idea 👀 I've been wanting to for a while
@@miguelmunuera2601 thank you 🤗😎👏👏
Takahata was a true poet of the mundane. His simple yet elegant stories are unrivaled.
You did a great job making this video. It even made me tear up a little. Thank you, truly
I'm so glad you enjoyed ♥️ he really was..
I really appreciate your work! Thank you for all the effort you out in these videos. I look forward to more!
Thank you sm, I really appreciate it :) I'm gonna continue to put out videos, trying to improve with each one!
Thank you Miguel for pointing at Takahata, indeed often somewhat concealed by Miyazaki’s genius. Your video has made me wanting to see Takahata’s movies again, in a different, more magical light 🙏
They truly are underrated masterpieces!
This is so amazing Sir Miguel. Takahata is very underrated indeed. He only made 5 films but all of them are masterpieces in their own way. Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, Pom Poko, My Neighbors the Yamadas and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya are all amazing and incredible works of art and all of them are some of my favourites in the anime canon. This video is truly awesome. But i'm still waiting for the Pixar and Ghibli video though. Sending lots of hugs Sir Miguel and keep it up. 💙💙💙💙💙
Thanks so much man 🥹 I appreciate your patience too, I haven't been able to post videos often because of summer but I want to get back in the swing of things these next few months!
Great video, as always! Takahata deserves FAR more credit than he gets.
ABSOLUTELY. I'm shocked at how little recognition he's gotten in the west. I'm glad you liked it man!
Wow i loved how you told us Takahata’s story, it was very touching and real🥺🥺
Really glad you enjoyed it 🥹♥️
Thanks for considering my suggestion, and for the right reasons.
Yesterday, I watched a documentary called “Journey of the Heart - Isao Takahata” and it is a really educational and impactful documentary, despite the fact it wasnt mainly about animation. My favorite moments in the documentary is his interaction with a Canadian animation director Fréderic Back, whom he befriended and considered one of the three persons whom he had respect. When I saw what animated works Back made, it is a striking influence on at least a couple of Takahata’s films.
Wait which suggestion?
@@miguelmunuera2601 my comment i mean from the last time. but i guess it can be also a suggestion since it feels like it
great video!! this really made me realize how many masterpieces I haven’t had the chance to watch…
It's crazy how many are hidden under the popular ones. Highly recommend checking all of these out..except maybe grave of the fireflies 😂
Just found your channel and loving this content. Can you do Watership Down? Try not to have nightmares mind
Thanks man really appreciate it ♥️ what's watership down? Hahah
Glad to see your hard work paying off ❤
Thanks, really appreciate it ♥️ did you like the vid??
@@miguelmunuera2601you bet I did ❤️
@@miguelmunuera2601you bet I did enjoy every second of it ❤
@@miguelmunuera2601you bet I did. Every second of it. 🌟
@@miguelmunuera2601you bet I did. Every second of it. 🌟
You bet I did enjoy this video 🌟
Don’t worry you got my support 😜
Appreciate it 🥹 so happy you enjoyed it!!
AMAZING VIDEO
REALLY?! 🥹♥️ So glad you think so
If i would ranked Takahata's all five movies in Ghibli this will be the order
Grave of the Fireflies
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Only Yesterday
Pom Poko
My Neighbors the Yamadas
That's probably how I would order them too!
I respect Miyazaki as an artist but I think Isao Takahata is much more versatile when it comes to overall authenticity and stylistic choice. All of his films are very different and distinct to each other whereas majority of Miyazaki's films where more thematically and stylistically almost all looked the same at the same time when you watch them. Takahata was much more bolder in terms of easthetic, themes and storytelling. Also i don't think Miyazaki would ever make anything as daring as Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko though.
I definitely agree with you in that Takahata is more versatile. That being said, I'd argue that Miyazaki's films and stories are much more varied than Takahata's, simply because they're so fantastical and ridiculously creative in their world building
@@miguelmunuera2601 That's what I thought on why Miyazaki films looked so similar (except Kiki and The Wind Rises which is a semi-biographical film) I feel that he depends a bit much on the magical themes and world building but that's just my opinion though
Ohh okay I get what you mean :)
@@miguelmunuera2601 Yes but that's what he is known for and that's his signature so I get why his works are fantastical and otherworldly. Takahata's works was much more on my alley but if I would pick which one is his magnum upos I would definitely pick Grave of the Fireflies. Also in Rotten Tomatoes 3 of his movies has in perfect 100% (Fireflies, Kaguya & Only Yesterday) which is very wild
No.. Paku-San is not Forgotten. He (Takahata) & Miyazaki are the Leonardo & Michelangelo of Animation, equally big yet different.
The Leonardo & Michelangelo are fitting comparisons..🥹♥️
It's sad that now miyazaki has retired i guess
And takahata is no more so who would be continuing this legacy
Honestly I'm not sure..it's really sad you're right. It feels like the studio will just stop existing
@@miguelmunuera2601 their duo would benefit and balance out them
And as maybe the studio would cling onto the traditional animation style it's just hard to see someone stepping up and make it bigger
As we see Ghibli as the Disney of Japan