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Hayao Miyazaki’s legendary career has spanned over six decades. One of the greatest anime filmmakers of all time has announced his retirement multiple times but always came back to give a greater hit than his previous works. The fans also enjoy his movies with the subtle details that will keep the audience hooked till the end. He and Studio Ghibli form an unbeatable duo.
After 2013’sThe Wind Rises, he announced his retirement from the world of anime. His fans loved him dearly, and this was heartbreaking news for them. But after a few years, he announced that he would return for one last ride and delivered one of his best works inThe Boy and the Heron. Recently, the movie crossed another milestone, and the fans were full of applause for the veteran filmmaker.
The Boy and The HeronAdds Another Feature to Hayao Miyazaki’s Crown
The Boy and The Heronwas released on July 12, 2025, in Japan and June 22, 2025, in the United States. The film was also premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The story about a 12-year-old boy’s journey to find his mother will make the audience experience several emotions all at once. Recently, Hayao Miyazaki’s latest creation crossed the $100 Million mark worldwide.
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The Boy and The Heronhad zero promotion in Japan, yet it somehow managed to gross more than $100 million at the box office worldwide. Considering that it has been only a week and a half since the movie was released in the United, the numbers are only going to increase. Hayao Miyazaki’s previous works likeSpirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, andThe Wind Riseshad also crossed the $100 million mark.
The Boy and The Heron’s success will give the filmmaker special satisfaction, considering it was released a decade after his last film. The movie’s box office collection is on the growth. It will be interesting to see whether it tops Hayao Miyazaki’s all-time-grossing film,Spirited Away.
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Hayao Miyazaki is 82 years old and is still ruling the hearts of his peers. Recently, his video was played at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, where he thanked the people for awarding him with the Donostia Prize. He had his iconic facial hair shaved and looked much younger. It was a long time since he made an appearance at any film festival.
The Boy and The Heronwas first proposed by him in 2016, and it was released in 2023. As per Junichi Nishioka, Studio Ghibli vice president, Hayao Miyazaki has become more active and visits the office daily to plan his next movies. The thought of retirement seems to have retired from his mind. It is a good news for the fans. He might soon get back with another $100 million-grossing movie, just likeThe Boy and The Heron.
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Priyanko Chakraborty
Anime Content Writer
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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.
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