After being unable to immerse myself in "Girls Bravo," I decided to pay tribute to Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest and most well-known directors within the anime community. Miyazaki celebrated his 71st birthday on January 5, 2012. In his honor, I decided to watch his films in chronological order. I watched the frst 6 movies yesterday, and spent most of today watching the last 3 with Anaiya, my 9-year-old niece and Cameron, my 5-year-old nephew.
1. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, 2. Castle in the Sky, 3. My Neighbor Totoro, 4. Kiki's Delivery Service, 5. Porco Rosso, 6. Princess Mononoke, 7. Spirited Away, 8. Howl's Moving Castle, and 9.Ponyo!
I love all of them, but when I asked my niece, Anaiya, she said that her favorite was "Princess Mononoke." I guess that will be the next one I buy for her! I've already given her "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro." I hope that she will one day want to attend an anime convention with me and my Hubby Chris! In the meantime, I can't wait to see Miyazaki's latest release, "The Secret World of Arrietty"! The film is scheduled to be released on February 17, 2012 in North America by Walt Disney Pictures. Maybe my niece will want to watch it with me!!!!!!!!!! I am definitely getting it when it is released on DVD!!!!!!!!! I'm expecting it to be as good as his previous releases. I can't think of a better gift to give the man who continues to bring so much joy to me and many others within the anime community than another successful film under his belt!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, MR. MIYAZAKI!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAY YOU CONTINUE TO RULE OVER THE ANIME COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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