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Studio Ghibli’s co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki, andNeon Genesis Evangelion’screator Hideaki Anno are two of the biggest names in the world of anime. While one is an Oscar-winning director, the other is the creator of one of the biggest franchises that helped shape the anime industry by earning worldwide recognition and fame.
The two share a bond that might feel complex in the eyes of an outsider, but it is safe to say that they are the perfect definition of a mentor-student relationship. Miyazaki and Anno have worked together in the past and thus have developed a friendship where Miyazaki can say anything to Anno, and the creator ofEvangelioncan criticize Miyazaki’s works openly.
The perfect explanation of their relationship is seen through a video, which is going around the internet, where Miyazaki is seen taunting Anno while they are recording for the movieThe Wind Rises.He even goes to the length of calling Anno a foreigner and taunts his status as the creator ofEvangelion, one of the biggest franchises in the anime world.
Hayao Miyazaki and Hideaki Anno’s relationship
Hayao Miyazakiwas already a big name when Anno was starting his career as an animator. In fact, many anime fans won’t know this, but Miyazaki was the one who gave Anno his first big break. When Anno was new to the industry, he applied for the role of an animator for Miyazaki’sNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and his skills impressed Miyazaki a lot.
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Miyazaki’s decision to appoint Anno as theanimator forNausicaä of the Valley of the Windwas perfect in many ways. The movie got worldwide appreciation, and it helped form a bond between the two. From there on, Anno worked on many Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli productions, which strengthened their friendship over time.
The two are quite close now, and while they look like the ideal mentor-student pair, they’re also quite competitive with each other. Not only that, Anno might be one of the few individualswho can openly criticize Miyazaki’s works. This was seen when he talked about Miyazaki’sPorco Rossoand pointed out that the Japanese director was showing off.
Hayao Miyazaki once called Hideaki Anno a filthy foreigner
Hideaki Anno’s and Miyazaki’s bond might be deeper than fans realize. This was seen during the production of Miyazaki’s movie,The Wind Rises, which came out in 2013 and was a global hit. While Miyazaki was the writer and director of the movie, Anno voiced the role of Jiro Horikoshi, the protagonist of the movie.
A YouTube video is going around the internet that shows Miyazaki and Anno’s interaction while Miyazaki teaches Anno how to say“arigato.”
Unimpressed with Anno’s voice acting, Miyazaki criticizes him by passing comments like“Are you sure you’re Japanese?”, “Don’t lie to me, you filthy foreigner,”and“This is the mastermind behind Evangelion?”
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While they seem like harsh comments, it is just banter between two friends who have been working together for decades. They are not a reflection of their real relationship but the fun wisecracks between a mentor and his student. Also, the fact that the two are the biggest creators in the anime world adds more fun to their interaction.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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