Miyazaki Wanted To Make A Sequel To His Most Iconic Movie, But Made The Boy and the Heron Instead

Fans of Studio Ghibli may be surprised to learn that famed anime director Hayao Miyazaki faced a difficult decision when it came time to direct his final film. He had two competing ideas, and one of them was a sequel to one of Ghibli's best-known films ever: My Neighbor Totoro.