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I don’t think so…? From the Nikkei article: > The older Miyazaki, 82, and Suzuki, 75, have been discussing the succession process for a long time, according t

I don’t think so…? From the Nikkei article: > The older Miyazaki, 82, and Suzuki, 75, have been discussing the succession process for a long time, according to the two companies. Miyazaki's son had rejected the role, saying it was difficult to operate Ghibli alone and that the company's future would be better left to others. Nippon TV, with which Ghibli had deep ties, became the natural candidate.

Macha 3y ago
My impression is both Miyazakis are conservative people even from the perspective of the already conservative Japanese culture of their generations. If it was known that Hayao did not want Goro to take over Ghibli, there's no way Goro would make public statements to the opposite regardless of his own opinion, even as someone in his 50s.
- marricks 3y ago
  Perhaps, but Goro still has power and it clearly states he wanted this. If you have backstory to provide that'd help, otherwise it's just gossip. Additionally, conservative is loaded term it's not really helpful in getting across what they feel without additional description. They're possible old school conservatives but even that probably comes across wrong as how they themselves would want to be described.
  - radicaldreamer 3y ago
    I mean, based on Goro's movies, it's clear he just isn't as talented as a filmmaker as his father. Besides, Suzuki Toshio is the Tim Cook of Ghibli. I have no doubt that Goro wanted to be his father's successor (why would he have made multiple films under the Ghibli umbrella), but his father clearly recognizes that Ghibli has a potentially larger future than becoming a lesser studio under his son.
    - bradleyishungry 3y ago
      Poppy Hill is very good and comparable with Wind Rises. Just because Earthsea was bad, people view him as someone who is not up to the task. It’s for sure fair to say he’s not a good writer like his father, but he has the ability to make great films.

Macha 3y ago

My impression is both Miyazakis are conservative people even from the perspective of the already conservative Japanese culture of their generations. If it was known that Hayao did not want Goro to take over Ghibli, there's no way Goro would make public statements to the opposite regardless of his own opinion, even as someone in his 50s.

marricks 3y ago
Perhaps, but Goro still has power and it clearly states he wanted this. If you have backstory to provide that'd help, otherwise it's just gossip. Additionally, conservative is loaded term it's not really helpful in getting across what they feel without additional description. They're possible old school conservatives but even that probably comes across wrong as how they themselves would want to be described.
- radicaldreamer 3y ago
  I mean, based on Goro's movies, it's clear he just isn't as talented as a filmmaker as his father. Besides, Suzuki Toshio is the Tim Cook of Ghibli. I have no doubt that Goro wanted to be his father's successor (why would he have made multiple films under the Ghibli umbrella), but his father clearly recognizes that Ghibli has a potentially larger future than becoming a lesser studio under his son.
  - bradleyishungry 3y ago
    Poppy Hill is very good and comparable with Wind Rises. Just because Earthsea was bad, people view him as someone who is not up to the task. It’s for sure fair to say he’s not a good writer like his father, but he has the ability to make great films.