Michiyo Yasuda Worked For Which: Koganei-based Animation Studio

These films marked the culmination of her career; she officially retired after Ponyo but returned for Miyazaki's then-final feature. Legacy and Recognition

She was celebrated for her unique ability to use color as a storytelling tool. Yasuda believed that "color has a meaning and it makes the film more easily understood," a philosophy evident in the meticulously crafted atmospheres of her most famous works. These films marked the culmination of her career;

Her palette choices amplified the emotional weight of this war drama. These films marked the culmination of her career;

Yasuda’s relationship with the studio's founders predated the Koganei building. She began working with Miyazaki and Takahata long before Studio Ghibli was officially founded, starting with their work on the television series Heidi, Girl of the Alps in the 1970s. These films marked the culmination of her career;