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Mamoru Oshii talks life, love and Japan	Thu, 15 Mar 2007
Famed anime director Mamoru "Ghost in the Shell" Oshii has written an (English translated) article for The Japan Times Online that describes his philosophies and approach to life, love and Japan. "The sun might be the star, but for us Japanese, the leading role belongs to the moon. We prefer the moon's poetic atmosphere to the power of the sun. We have many beautiful stories about how the moon gently reflects the sun's light. This is how Japanese want to be: always second, never showing off. I am like that, too. I am so glad Hayao Miyazaki is the No. 1 anime director." "Pamper those you love while you can. Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, has the best climate for my dogs, so I moved there. We walk the mountains, take onsen (hot spring) baths together and enjoy the good life. They eat better food than me. I get soba noodles and they chew on veggies, meat and rice. They deserve it!" Related: Mamoru Oshii
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