Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist, is back with his final film, How Do You Live? The film is set to be released in Japan on July 14, 2023, and is expected to be released in the United States soon after.
How Do You Live? is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Genzaburo Yoshino. However, Miyazaki has said that the film will not be a direct adaptation of the novel, but rather a loose interpretation. The film follows the story of a young boy named Seita as he comes of age in post-war Japan. Seita is forced to fend for himself and his younger sister after their mother dies in a firebombing raid. The film explores themes of loss, grief, and resilience.
How Do You Live? is a departure from Miyazaki’s previous films in a few ways. First, it is his first film to be released in IMAX format. Second, it is his first film to be set in modern times. And third, it is his first film to be released after his retirement announcement in 2013.
Despite these changes, How Do You Live? is still a quintessential Miyazaki film. The film is beautifully animated, with lush backgrounds and expressive characters. The story is heartwarming and thought-provoking, and the themes are universal. How Do You Live? is sure to be a critical and commercial success. It is the final film from one of the greatest animators of all time, and it is a film that will stay with you long after you’ve seen it.
