Director Hayao Miyazaki has been chosen as a winner of this yr’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, generally known as Asia’s Nobel Prize, the muse for the award introduced Saturday.
Miyazaki, a co-founder of Studio Ghibli and director of acclaimed movies equivalent to “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke,” produced plenty of anime movies on tough themes equivalent to environmental safety and peace, and made them understandable to youngsters, the muse stated.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Basis, headquartered in Manila, additionally chosen three different people and one group because the 2024 recipients.
The award ceremony might be held in Manila in November.
The award is given to individuals and teams who’ve made main contributions to Asia. It was established in honor of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who was recognized for his integrity.