From humble beginnings on the beloved Moomin to the big screen under Satoshi Kon, there was one whose drawings carried an unparalleled sense of individuality. In his infinite idiosyncrasy, Yasunori Miyazawa is possibly the most unique animator to have ever graced anime.
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