Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 – April 5, 2018), co-founder of Studio Ghibli, was one of the most famous directors of Japanese animated films. Unlike most anime directors, he did not draw and never worked as an animator before becoming a director.
For the first two decades of his career from the 1960s to the 1980s, Takahata worked primarily as director for anime television. In 1985 he and his long-time collaborative partner Hayao Miyazaki formed Studio Ghibli with Toshio Suzuki and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. From that point, his career transitioned into producing, directing, and writing films for Studio Ghibli. He is known for his five feature length anime films released under Ghibli, Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994), My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013).
Acting
Movie
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
as Self
2013
Movie
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
as Self (archive fotage)
2024
TV
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
as Self
2019
Movie
The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
as Himself
1987
Movie
Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya
as Self
2014
Movie
Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery
as Self - Interviewee
2005
Movie
Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum
as Self
2005
Movie
A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest
as Self
2007
Movie
The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Isao Takahata
as Himself
1999
Movie
Paul Grimault, image par image
as Self
2003
Movie
The Making of Only Yesterday
as Self
1991
Movie
The Cat Returns - Making of
as Self
2002
Movie
How Ghibli Was Born
as Himself
1998
Movie
Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature
as Self (archive footage)
2025
TV
Kulturplatz
as Self
2004
TV
NHK Educational TV Special
as Himself
1985
Movie
Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion
as Self
2004
Movie
Ghibli's Bookshelf
as Self
2010
Movie
Super TV: Frontline Information 15 Months of Exclusive Coverage! The Secret Behind "My Neighbors the Yamadas"
2000
Movie
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
as Self
2011
Movie
NHK Image File: I Want To Meet This Person - Isao Takahata, Animation Film Director
as Self (archive footage)
2018
Movie
2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
as Self
2023
Movie
Hyohyo: Dear Mr. Yasuo Otsuka
as Self
2015
Movie
Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point
as Self
2011
Crew
Movie
Toy Story 3
Thanks
2010
Movie
Grave of the Fireflies
Director
1988
Movie
Castle in the Sky
Producer
1986
Movie
Kiki's Delivery Service
Music Director
1989
Movie
Warriors of the Wind
Producer
1984
Movie
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Director
2013
Movie
The Red Turtle
Other
2016
Movie
Only Yesterday
Director
1991
Movie
Pom Poko
Director
1994
Movie
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Director
1999
TV
Heidi: Girl of the Alps
Director
1974
TV
Future Boy Conan
Director
1978