Even if the film has been released a decade since we saw projects from Studio Ghibli, the latest creation by legendary artist and director Hayao Miyazaki, titled The Boy and the Heron, has been claimed as another one of his masterpieces. Proving to be the biggest box office success of his career in the US with $31 Million in domestic earnings, the film was thought to be his magnum opus before he eventually retired after it.
As it turns out, that is not the case at all. On the contrary, it seems like the artist isn’t putting down his sketching tools anytime soon as he gears up to create another film under Ghibli’s banner. This time, the filmmaker will be creating a sequel to his old-time classic Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as speculated by fans.
Hayao Miyazaki Maybe Working On A Sequel To Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind.
When it comes to larger-than-life and fantastical Japanese animated films, the name Studio Ghibli appears naturally on everyone’s tongue. And making those creations into reality is none other than Hayao Miyazaki, a man who is revered in the filmmaking community as an exceptional visionary. With the release of his latest film The Boy and the Heron, it was believed that the film would become his last creation before retiring.
Not only did Ghibli’s VP Junichi Nishioka reassure us that his retirement wasn’t in the picture anytime soon, but in one of his documentaries recently, fans may have gotten a glimpse into what the director and manga artist has in store for the future.
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In a recent behind-the-scenes documentary, titled 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki (via World of Reel) which highlights moments in the production of his latest film, fans were able to see the director sketching an image of who looks to be the titular protagonist of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Along with that, we could also hear him say “It’s painful to return to this world.”
Thus, many fans have now theorized that his next project may be a sequel to his aforementioned Sci-Fi/Fantasy masterpiece from 1984. This would also prove to be one of the most impactful films of his career considering just how beloved this movie was to many people growing up. Although we still have no official confirmation, fans are still hoping it to be true.
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What Do The Fans Have To Say About This?
After the shot from the documentary of Miyazaki sketching Nausicaä was reported, many fans took to X to give their opinions about what they think of the potential sequels to one of the movies from the filmmaker’s long list of masterpieces.
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What a full circle moment that would be
— Da Cirkus🎪 (@DaCirkus) December 24, 2023
Now this is what we want
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) December 24, 2023
Will be waiting for production news then
— ArtGiddy (@arthurgideon181) December 24, 2023
this is me when i hear that my favorite director is rumored to be returning to one of my all time favorites of his filmography in case anyone was wondering pic.twitter.com/kVFpDTSc9O
— Sincerely, Nonso 🌹 (@just_nornor) December 24, 2023
So excited for another masterpiece!!
— Naveen (@nawinaugusto) December 24, 2023
We do hope that there is a sequel to the film, especially as there was much more to explore in the manga created by the director. Plus, the world will never be a place that couldn’t accommodate another film by Miyazaki.
The Boy and the Heron, now in cinemas.
