NEW! Hayao Miyazaki Still Reports to Ghibli Every Day, But His Next Creation Remains a Mystery
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FOLIO OTN – Hayao Miyazaki may have stepped away from announcing new feature films, but the legendary filmmaker apparently has no intention of completely leaving Studio Ghibli behind. At 85, Miyazaki reportedly continues to visit the studio on a daily basis, even though nobody seems to know exactly what he is currently working on.
His continued presence is particularly intriguing because Miyazaki has repeatedly discussed retirement throughout his career. His most recent feature, The Boy and the Heron, was widely viewed as a possible final project, yet his daily routine at Ghibli suggests that his creative curiosity has not disappeared.
What Miyazaki is doing during those visits remains unclear. There has been no official announcement revealing that he is directing another feature-length anime, and Ghibli has not publicly confirmed a new major project from him. That uncertainty has naturally fueled speculation among fans.
Rather than treating his retirement as a definitive end, Miyazaki appears to have maintained a connection with the creative environment that has defined much of his life. His regular trips to the studio demonstrate that stepping away from filmmaking and abandoning animation altogether are not necessarily the same thing.
The situation also highlights how difficult it is to predict Miyazaki's creative decisions. Throughout his career, he has repeatedly surprised audiences by returning to work after announcing plans to retire. Even after The Wind Rises, he eventually came back to direct The Boy and the Heron.
For Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki's continued presence is also symbolically important. The studio is entering a period in which its future cannot depend entirely on one filmmaker. Yet his experience and influence remain deeply connected to the company's creative identity.
