Yoshifumi Kondou

Given name: 喜文

Family name: 近藤

Birthday: Mar 31, 1950

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Kondo was expected to become one of the top directors at Studio Ghibli. However, he died of an aneurysm in 1998 at 47. His death is said to have been caused by work excess, and seems to be the main reason for Miyazaki's announcement of retirement in 1998. Although, in the end, Miyazaki didn't retire, but Kondō's death seems to have influenced Miyazaki to work at a more relaxed pace.

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Kyoukek | Jul 26, 12:09 AM

One film, but what a film! Hats off

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UnarmedKnight | Jun 23, 2:35 AM

Thank you for the great value that you have added to the world with just one directed film. Some directers have decade long careers and never once create a masterpiece like Whisper of the Heart. It's difficult not to think "what if" when your name or work is mentioned, but instead we should think about the beauty of what we got.

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mushroomcloud | Apr 30, 8:58 AM

Thank you sir for Whisper of the Heart, rest in peace

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redac_ted | Aug 12, 2017 7:04 PM

It is a tragedy beyond words that this stone, freshly hewn and full of potential, was never allowed the time to be polished and reveal the shining gem at the center. Godspeed, and thank you for sharing your soul.

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Daddy-O | Apr 14, 2015 5:16 PM

Real twist of fate with this guy. Crazy to imagine the different creative paths Ghibli could've taken if this guy was still at the head with Miyazaki, Takahata, and Suzuki.

Ain't that just the way.

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morshuwarrior | Nov 18, 2014 10:50 AM

He was simply amazing. Whisper of the Heart remains my favorite Ghibli film.

I also appreciate his contributions for the World Masterpieces Theater titles he was involved with.

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