Miyazaki's remained true to himself. His films address darkness and violence to teach young viewers how to deal with difficult issues with compassion.

"I am very happy that this opportunity will be a great help in bringing our works to even more people, and to the children who will be born in the future," a Ghibli executive said of the plan.

Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli partners with mm2 to distribute 21 anime classics across seven Southeast Asian countries over five years.