Michiyo Yasuda

保田道世

Wiki (jp) | Wiki (en) Michiyo Yasuda was a color designer, mainly known for her work in Studio Ghibli films. In 1958, Yasuda joined Toei Animation immediately after her graduation from high school, and started out in the studio's finishing department. Through her work and union activities at the company she made the acquaintance of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki whose careers also began at Toei. The three built a lasting working relationship that endured for over 40 years. After leaving Toei, she worked at multiple studios participating on production such as a Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri,…