>I think this is simply reflective off Miyazaki's view of what animations should be represented at all > He's not a fan of the grotesque, creepy, or disquietin

>I think this is simply reflective off Miyazaki's view of what animations should be represented at all > He's not a fan of the grotesque, creepy, or disquieting. Studio Ghibli has produced lots of work that's grotesque and disquieting. He's not against representing them. Spirited Away and Grave of the Fireflies come to mind as films that show the grotesque in a way that there's a strong human spirit endowed in the animation.