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Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: "Ghibli is closely tied to its time"

The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did.

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00:00In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Director of Studio Ghibli and recipient of the Princess
00:06Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities says he's pleased that these films continue
00:11to reach so many people.
00:12Thank you very much.
00:47Yoda also spoke about one of the most recurring themes at Ghibli War, which is particularly relevant amid the arms
00:54race, and with Japan drastically increasing its military spending.
01:34The director reflected on how Studio Ghibli has been able to interpret the times in which it operates, from its
01:40founding in the 1980s to the present and present.
01:42Every day, every day, Studio Ghibli has been able to interpret the fact that this is the current time of
01:53Studio Ghibli.
01:53In that sense, Studio Ghibli has been able to create something静ly to me.
02:10The Princess of Asturias' foundation will recognize this dedication to purpose during the Anun Award Ceremony at the Kampo Amo
02:18Theatre.

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