Kaku Arakawa

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

A documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years.

Release Date: 2024-10-10

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 22

10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki

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…

Release Date: 2019-02-24

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 15

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

A look at legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki following his retirement in 2013.

Release Date: 2017-11-14

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 54

How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process

A behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Kaku Arakawa, documenting Hayao Miyazaki's creative process in creating the character of Ponyo during the production of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

Release Date: 2009-12-08

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 3

The Professionals

The meaning of professional. Meet exceptional people who are breaking new ground and making a difference in their area of expertise.

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 1