Isao Takahata (October, 1935 – April, 2018)

The Oscar-nominated Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and was best known for his masterpiece Grave of the Fireflies, has died aged 82.

[ed. Although Spirited Away was written and directed by Mr. Takahata's long time partner, Hayao Miyazaki, this scene is a particularly good example of the art they produced at Studio Ghibli (both beautiful and haunting).]