An admirer of the films created by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, Kanō published fanzines discussing their works in the 1980s.
The book draws from interviews with Studio Ghibli staff members and covers 18 of Miyazaki's feature-length and short films, including aspects of their productions, inspirations, and animation techniques.
[1] Emiko Okada, in a review for Kinema Junpo, wrote that the work was thoroughly researched and appreciated the absence of otaku-like commentary.
[2] The book was also reviewed in the Shūkan Bunshun[3] and Studio Voice [ja] magazines.
[7] Kanō serves as the director of the Institute of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki Films.