Both Hidetaka Miyazaki and Hayao Miyazaki are well-known Japanese creators, but with very different styles. Hidetaka Miyazaki is the mind behind challenging video games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring, while Hayao Miyazaki is the legendary director of Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. With the same last name, I couldn’t help but wonder if they might be related? Maybe father and son, or perhaps even more distant relatives? Does anyone know if there’s a family connection here?
Luna Answered question April 4, 2024
No, Hidetaka Miyazaki and Hayao Miyazaki are not related. While they share the same last name, which is fairly common in Japan, there is no indication of a family connection. Their careers are also quite different:
- Hidetaka Miyazaki is a video game director known for creating challenging and atmospheric games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. He is the president of FromSoftware.
- Hayao Miyazaki is a legendary animator and filmmaker, co-founder of Studio Ghibli. He’s behind beloved films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
matilda Answered question April 4, 2024