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We think that Hayao Miyazaki needs no introduction - he is, after all, regarded as the most excellent animated movie director ever. For his 75th birthday, we have decided to celebrate with some beautiful desktop wallpapers. Be that as it may, we could all use a daily reminder of his joyful and colorful movies in our lives – especially so when computer stuff is getting us down!

Now, if you don't know already, Miyazaki is the mastermind behind such Studio Ghibli movies as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro, and each of these movies have enjoyed critical and commercial success, with Spirited Away being the highest grossing movie in Japan to this day. And if you've seen these movies, you know that there's something so authentic and relatable about them. If you can't quite put your finger on why is that, we can help. Miyazaki's movies talk about the essentials of life, such us our relationship with nature and technology, always emphasizing the best qualities of traditions, the importance of art and craftsmanship and difficulties maintaining a peaceful mindset in our world. To add to that, his anime characters are never just good or bad, but rather like real humans beings - there's always some redeeming and unfavorable qualities in the mix. Also, Studio Ghibli movies are almost entirely drawn by hand, and you can feel that human touch radiating from your screen.

Now, scroll down below for the most beautiful anime wallpapers that we've rounded up to celebrate the great artist Miyazaki's birthday.

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Hayao Miyazaki Art Portrait

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Spirited Away

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ArrowYazzie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the greatest animated movies of all time that captures the rare imagination of a child, usually lost in adulthood, but Miyazaki captures this brilliantly!

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Castle In The Sky

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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LuluArtistika
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totoro, Mononoke Hime and Spirited Away are my favourite. But there is Miyazaki's movie that you must watch: The Graveyard of Fireflies. It is really outstanding movie and I always cried every time I watch it

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Spirited Away

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Castle In The Sky

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My Neighbor Totoro

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ElenaBabenko
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't remember this scene in the movie... I wonder if it was cut from US release?

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Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Spirited Away

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Ponyo

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Spirited Away

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Princess Mononoke

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My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

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Princess Mononoke

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Spirited Away

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When Marnie Was There

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Ponyo

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Porco Rosso

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The Secret World Of Arrietty

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My Neighbor Totoro

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My Neighbor Totoro

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Porco Rosso

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Howl's Moving Castle

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The Secret World Of Arrietty

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Princess Mononoke

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Howl's Moving Castle

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The Cat Returns

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My Neighbor Totoro

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The highest roof looks a bit like Totoro at first glance :P

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Castle In The Sky

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From Up On Poppy Hill

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Castle In The Sky

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My Neighbor Totoro

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Porco Rosso

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Porco Rosso

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Castle In The Sky

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Ponyo

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The Secret World Of Arrietty

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Porco Rosso

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Porco Rosso

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Castle In The Sky

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Porco Rosso

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Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind

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Porco Rosso

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Porco Rosso

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Ben Moy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs some preGhibli Castle of Cagliostro art like https://twitter.com/backgroundsbot/status/844229281681149952

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