General
Will Studio Ghibli (post-Hayao Miyazaki's current project) release a full-length, traditionally hand-drawn (2D) feature film directed by a new director before the end of 2029?
A prediction on the continuation of Ghibli's traditional aesthetic under a successor to Hayao Miyazaki and the late Isao Takahata.
78 total votes
Analysis
Ghibli 2D: A New Master by 2029?
Studio Ghibli has produced CGI films, but its legacy rests on hand-drawn animation, a costly and labor-intensive process. With Hayao Miyazaki (currently working on another film) and Toshio Suzuki reluctant to fully retire, this prediction hinges on whether Ghibli can identify, mentor, and commit to a new, non-Goro Miyazaki director to helm a major, traditionally animated feature by 2029.
Cost vs. Legacy
The toss-up vote reflects the conflict between the studio's artistic values and its new controlling owner (Nippon TV). While the resources and the desire to preserve the 2D legacy exist (pushing the 'Yes' vote), the immense cost and the lack of a clear, established successor director (pushing the 'No' vote) make this a difficult, 50/50 proposition.