'The Boy And The Heron' review: Another Ghibli masterpiece


By AGENCY

'The Boy And The Heron' is another masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki that helps us to see the beauty of life around us and contemplate the future of the universe more profoundly. — Photos: Handout

In 2013, legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki claimed he was retiring after the release of his film The Wind Rises, which was nominated for an Academy Award for best animated feature.

It’s a common refrain for Miyazaki, who said he was retiring after Princess Mononoke and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. But he has yet to stick with retirement, as evidenced by the release of his first film in a decade, the enchanting The Boy And The Heron.

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Summary:

Ghibli maestro Hayao Miyazaki does it again.

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