Japanese Anime Director Hayao Miyazaki Honoured With Prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award

Film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, has been honoured with this year's prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, often referred to as Asia's Nobel Prize. The announcement of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees was announced on Saturday.

Miyazaki, one of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli and the director behind critically acclaimed movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo and The Boy and the Heron, created numerous animated films addressing challenging topics such as environmental conservation and harmony, and made them accessible to young audiences.

Who are the winners of Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024?

The 2024 recipients, including three individuals and one group, were also chosen by the Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. The award ceremony will be held in Manila in November, The Japan Times reported.

Studio Ghibli shared the news of Hayao Miyazaki being honoured Ramon Magsaysay Award on their X handle. The post read, "Hayao Miyazaki wins the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as the "Nobel Prize of Asia. He has used art to help children understand complex issues, such as environmental protection and the promotion of peace. He has created many of the most memorable and beloved films in the world."

When will the awards be presented?

The award ceremony will be held in Manila in November. The prize is presented to individuals and organisations that have significantly impacted Asia. It was created as a tribute to the former President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, renowned for his integrity, as per The Japan Times.