“The Boy and the Heron” Well-Positioned in Animation Oscar Race

The boy Mahito meets strange characters in his journey to another world. (© 2023 Studio Ghibli)

Miyazaki Hayao took inspiration from a Japanese children’s classic. (© 2023 Studio Ghibli)

The Boy and the Heron has been a hit in Japan and around the world. (© 2023 Studio Ghibli)