Hayao Miyazaki | Creative genius, Magsaysay award winner

Deftly etched drawings transmogrified into a lovely realm of colour and character: Studio Ghibli is well-known to those well-versed in the art of filmmaking, and anime in particular. As is Hayao Miyazaki, the man behind some of the most loved films from the Studio, and one of its co-founders.

Now Miyazaki adds another award to his glittering collection — the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, commonly called Asia’s Nobel Prize.

While announcing the award, the Ramon Magsaysay citation said that Miyazaki has “used art to help children understand complex issues, such as environmental protection and the promotion of peace. He has created many of the most memorable and beloved films in the world.”