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Hayao Miyazaki Announces Yet Another Comeback with 'The Boy and the Heron'

  • Miyazaki's latest film "The Boy and the Heron" premiered at TIFF and has received strong reviews.
  • The film explores themes of grief, war, and finding meaning through Miyazaki's signature fantastical storytelling.
  • Despite framing this as his final film, Miyazaki is already generating ideas for future projects.
  • Executives at Studio Ghibli have confirmed that retirement plans were premature and Miyazaki continues working.
  • Across a decades-long career, Miyazaki has come out of retirement multiple times to direct new animated films.
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