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The Best Episodes of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki

Every episode of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki!

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A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father butting heads with his son…

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Season 1 Episode 2 - Drawing What's Real
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Drawing What's Real

    S1:E2

    An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the genius of Japan's foremost living film director, Hayao Miyazaki -- creator of some of the world's most iconic and enduring anime feature films. Miyazaki allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him at work on what would become his 2008 blockbuster, "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea." As he dreams up characters and plot lines, he delves into memories of his late mother for a thread to weave the story. "Movies show who you are," Miyazaki says, "no matter how hard you try to hide it."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Season 1 Episode 3 - Go Ahead - Threaten Me
    8.8/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Go Ahead - Threaten Me

    S1:E3

    An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the genius of legendary Japanese animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. For a decade, he allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him. Sparks begin to fly as he and his son, Goro - an up-and-coming director - work on the film "From Up on Poppy Hill" (2011). In the final stretch, a massive earthquake and nuclear disaster rock Japan and leave the team in shock. Amid power outages, they decide they must pause their work. That's when Hayao puts his son's resolve as a director to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Season 1 Episode 4 - No Cheap Excuses
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #3 - No Cheap Excuses

    S1:E4

    An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at legendary Japanese animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. For a decade, he allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him. At age 72, he takes on a new challenge - one that would become the highly-acclaimed "The Wind Rises" (2013), Miyazaki's first film about a historical figure. Bringing the film from concept to reality turns out to be a long and difficult journey. In the process, Miyazaki grapples with tough questions about issues like aging, and the meaning of making animated films in a turbulent time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Season 1 Episode 1 - Ponyo is Here
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Ponyo is Here

    S1:E1

    An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the genius of Japan's foremost living film director, Hayao Miyazaki -- creator of some of the world's most iconic and enduring anime feature films. Miyazaki allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him at work, as he dreamed up characters and plot lines for what would become his 2008 blockbuster, "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea." Miyazaki explores the limits of his physical ability and imagination to conjure up memorable protagonists.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Drawing What's Real" is the best rated episode of "10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki". It scored 8.8/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Go Ahead - Threaten Me".