The genius of an animator, filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata died at 82 at a hospital in Tokyo after a rapid deterioration of his health.Takahata began a career in animation back in 1959 working at the Toei studio. This was the place where he first met his long-term collaborator as well as rival Hayao Miyazaki.Isao Takahata co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 with his long-time friend and rival Ha…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:35AM on April 10, 2018