Hayao Miyazaki Reflects on the Horrors of WWII and How It Influenced His Studio Ghibli Films

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• Miyazaki reveals his childhood experiences with the war's devastation, including witnessing the firebombing of Tokyo, directly inspired the haunting, apocalyptic imagery seen in Ghibli classics like 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'.
• Despite the heavy subject matter, Miyazaki says his films ultimately offer 'hope and optimism' - a reflection of his belief that humanity can overcome even the darkest of times through perseverance and compassion.