Seiji Kano

Biography

Seiji Kano is a Japanese animation scholar and critic, renowned for his in-depth analysis of Studio Ghibli films. His 2006 book, The Complete Hayao Miyazaki, is a seminal reference work that draws from interviews with Studio Ghibli staff members, providing a wealth of information on Miyazaki's productions, inspirations, and animation techniques. Kano has also worked as a lecturer and director of the Institute of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki Films.