What is Studio Ghibli film director Goro Miyazaki's favorite watch?

What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? Celebrity Watch Hunting is a serial column that takes a snapshot of celebrities from around the world. This time, we'll be looking at the watch worn by film director Goro Miyazaki!

Miyazaki Goro

　Goro Miyazaki was born on January 21, 1967, as the eldest son of Hayao Miyazaki, who would later become one of Japan's leading animation creators. After graduating from the Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University, he began his career as a construction consultant, involved in the planning and design of parks and urban green spaces. In 1998, he joined Studio Ghibli and was in charge of the overall design of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, serving as the museum's director from 2001 to 2005. In 2006, he made his directorial debut with Studio Ghibli's feature-length animated film, Tales from Earthsea. Since then, he has worked on films such as From Up on Poppy Hill, the NHK animated TV series Ronia the Robber's Daughter, and the CG animated feature Earwig and the Witch.

Miyazaki Goro not only wrote the script and directed "Tales from Earthsea," but also wrote the lyrics for the songs that were inserted into the film, demonstrating his artistic side. His first directorial work was even invited to the Venice Film Festival. The photo we're introducing today was taken at the Venice Film Festival. Looking at the watch he was wearing in the photo, we see that it's a "The G" model, a model that was previously released by G-SHOCK.

G-SHOCK "The G"

　Since its launch in 1983, G-SHOCK has spawned numerous derivative models that utilize its incredible shock resistance. The G series was released in 2002, featuring radio wave reception and Tough Solar (a solar-powered system). Tracing the history of G-SHOCK, each function began with the 1998 "Raisman" model, followed by the 2000 "Ant-Man" model, which added radio wave reception. The G series marked a milestone with its improved radio wave reception function, incorporating a compact, highly sensitive amorphous antenna capable of receiving three radio waves: two in Japan and one in the United States.
　Radio wave reception is a feature that Japanese watch manufacturers in particular have been working hard to develop. Currently, reception from six stations—two in Japan and one in the United States, plus the United Kingdom, Germany, and China—is the standard. G-SHOCK was the first watch to successfully receive radio waves from all six stations in 2008, ahead of other companies. G-SHOCK is a long-selling model, having sold a total of 100 million units since the first model was released. In addition to its durability and affordable price, its early reputation for accurate timekeeping was also a contributing factor to its global success. Miyazaki Goro was apparently drawn to the watch's reliable presence and ability to be used with peace of mind.