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Throughout the discussion, Miyazaki’s obsessive perfectionism emerges as a double-edged sword. His meticulous standards—drawing or refining hundreds of thousands of animation cells—produce cinematic masterpieces but at the cost of personal well-being and staff morale. His studio practices, including threats of layoffs and unpredictable behavior, reveal a leadership style driven by ego and a desire for artistic control.
Moreover, Miyazaki’s attitude toward retirement is characterized as indecisive and hypocritical. Despite numerous announcements of retirement, he continually returns to work, drawn by creative obsession rather than a genuine desire to step away. His self-deprecating comments about the worth of movies and art reflect a deep internal struggle with self-esteem and satisfaction.