Hayao Miyazaki's New Film How Do You Live? Set to Release in Japan in 60 Days

Legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki is set to release his latest film, "How Do You Live?" in Japan on July 14th, after a six-year hiatus from feature film directing.

The film, which has a tentative English title, is expected to be a coming-of-age story about a young boy named Koperu, who learns how to navigate the complexities of life with the help of a wise old man and a magical creature.

Miyazaki, who is known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro," has been working on "How Do You Live?" since 2016. The film is based on a novel by Yoshino Genzaburo, which was published in 1937.

Despite the long wait, fans of Miyazaki's work are eagerly anticipating the release of "How Do You Live?" The film's trailer, which was released in April, has already garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.

Miyazaki, who is now 80 years old, has stated that "How Do You Live?" will be his last feature film. He has previously retired from directing after the release of "The Wind Rises" in 2013, only to come out of retirement to work on "How Do You Live?"

The director has been known for his meticulous attention to detail and his dedication to hand-drawn animation, a rarity in today's film industry. "How Do You Live?" is expected to be no different, with reports suggesting that Miyazaki has been working on the film's animation for over three years.

The film's release comes at a time when the world is still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with Japan's successful vaccination rollout and the easing of restrictions, fans are hopeful that they will be able to watch the film in theaters.

"How Do You Live?" is set to be distributed by Toho, one of Japan's largest film companies. The film's release in other countries has not yet been announced.

In conclusion, Miyazaki's latest film "How Do You Live?" is set to be released in Japan on July 14th, after a six-year hiatus from feature film directing. The film, which has a tentative English title, is expected to be a coming-of-age story about a young boy named Koperu. Miyazaki, who is known for his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to hand-drawn animation, has been working on the film for over three years. The film's release comes at a time when the world is still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but fans are hopeful that they will be able to watch the film in theaters.

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