Futoshi Higashide, a renowned and accomplished Japanese film director, embarked on his extraordinary journey of life on the thirteenth day of July, 1966, in the captivating city of Ise, situated within the tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful Mie prefecture of Japan, a region steeped in rich cultural heritage and natural splendor.
Born with an innate and unrelenting passion for the art of storytelling, Higashide has carved out a remarkable and enduring presence within the realm of animation.