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Hayao Miyazaki's artistic foundation was shaped by various influences, including early manga artists like Osamu Tezuka and Tetsuji Fukushima, as well as European comics. He also drew inspiration from animation theory texts, literature, and engineering books, which informed his storytelling and design. Notable works that influenced him include 'The Animator’s Survival Kit', 'The Little Prince', and aircraft design blueprints from his father's profession in aviation.

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Hayao Miyazaki's artistic foundation was shaped by various influences, including early manga artists like Osamu Tezuka and Tetsuji Fukushima, as well as European comics. He also drew inspiration from animation theory texts, literature, and engineering books, which informed his storytelling and design. Notable works that influenced him include 'The Animator’s Survival Kit', 'The Little Prince', and aircraft design blueprints from his father's profession in aviation.

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Hayao Miyazaki never explicitly outlined a single set of books he used to

learn drawing fundamentals, but based on his interviews, influences, and


known inspirations, we can infer some key materials that shaped his
artistic foundation.

1. Manga and Illustration Books


Miyazaki was deeply influenced by early manga artists and illustrators,
often studying their works:

Osamu Tezuka’s Manga (Astro Boy, Phoenix) – Though he later rejected


Tezuka’s style, he initially admired Tezuka’s strong visual storytelling.
Tetsuji Fukushima’s Sci-Fi Manga – Influenced his love for mechanical
design and adventure storytelling.
Sanpei Shirato’s Kamui Den – This samurai manga inspired his interest
in fluid action and dramatic framing.
European Comics (Hergé’s Tintin) – He admired the clean, detailed line
work and clear visual storytelling.
2. Animation and Art Theory Books
Although Miyazaki never formally studied art at a university, he learned
through hands-on experience and likely studied some fundamental texts:

“The Animator’s Survival Kit” by Richard Williams – Though released


later, this book contains principles that align with how Miyazaki learned
animation through trial and error at Toei.
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston)
– The Disney animators' "12 Principles of Animation" were likely an
indirect influence on his work.
Perspective and Anatomy Books – Miyazaki was known for sketching
from real life and likely studied classical techniques, possibly referencing
books like Andrew Loomis’s figure drawing books.
3. Literature and Philosophy
Miyazaki’s storytelling was deeply influenced by books outside of pure
art instruction:

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Night Flight and The Little Prince –


Influenced his love for aviation and humanistic themes.
Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels – Inspired the fantastical worlds in
Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
Japanese and European Folktales – Many Ghibli films draw from folk
narratives, especially Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.
Environmental Writings (Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring) – Influenced
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
4. Engineering and Mechanical Design Books
Miyazaki’s love for aircraft and machines, seen in Porco Rosso and
Nausicaä, was shaped by:

Aircraft Design Blueprints – His father worked in aviation, exposing him


to technical drawings.
Italian Aviation and Automobiles (Books on Caproni Aircraft) – Inspired
his detailed depictions of flight.

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