Is Isao Takahata A-List?
YesA
Yes — Isao Takahata is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1999
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Ranking Timeline
1968D$0.1M
Little Norse Prince Valiant
Directs his first film.
1985C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Studio Ghibli Co-Founder
Co-founds Studio Ghibli.
1988B▲$1.5M+$1M
Grave of the Fireflies Release
Directs 'Grave of the Fireflies', achieving critical acclaim.
1991B$3M+$1.5M
Only Yesterday Directing
Directs 'Only Yesterday', gaining further recognition.
1999A▲$5M+$2M
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Directs 'My Neighbors the Yamadas', another success.
2013A$8M+$3M
Princess Kaguya Release
Directs 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya', acclaimed film.
2018A$10M+$2M
Death From Lung Cancer
Takahata dies at 82. His artistic legacy remains strong.
2026A$10M
Legacy and Influence
Considered animation genius, one of the greats.
Last updated: February 25, 2026