Hayao Miyazaki is a living legend of the animation world. Named the
“Walt Disney of Japan,” he’s made over a dozen films, many of which are
considered masterpieces. But what did he sacrifice in pursuit of cinematic
perfection? His most recent Oscar-winning film, The Boy and the Heron, in
addition to showcasing the hallmarks of a Miyazaki movie, might also serve
as a Rosetta Stone for interpreting a complex man and his relationship with
his (un)finished body of work.