Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata dies at 82Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, co-founder of the famed Studio Ghibli, has died at the age of 82. Mr Takahata was nominated for an Oscar in 2014 for The Tale of the Princess Kaguya but is best known for his film Grave of the Fireflies. He founded Studio Ghibli with iconic director Hayao Miyazaki in 1985. Mr Takahata started his career in animation in 1959 at Japan's Toei studio, where he met Mr Miyazaki, who is usually seen as the face of Studio Ghibli. The duo went on to co-found Studio Ghibli, and were described by local media as friends and rivals at the same time.

Source: VietNamNet News April 06, 2018 02:26 UTC