Hayao Miyazaki books in order
Japanese animator, filmmaker, and mangaka
- Born
- 1941
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 34
- Also writes as
- 照樹 務, 秋津 三朗
Hayao Miyazaki has published 22 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 7 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1995). The latest is Shuna's Journey (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hayao Miyazaki
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Hayao Miyazaki's most-read book.
Newest
Shuna's Journey
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
The Journey of Shuna (Jun 1983)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1995)
The Art of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Watercolor Impressions (Jul 1996)
Spirited Away, Volume 3 (2002)
Studio Ghibli Storyboards 11 Princess Mononoke Art Book (2002)
Howls Moving Castle Picture Book (Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book) (2005)
My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book (The Art of My Neighbor Totoro) (2005)
The Art of Howl's Moving Castle (2005)
The Art of Porco Rosso (2005)
Kiki's Delivery Service Film Comic, Volume 3 (Kiki's Delivery Service Film Comics) (2006)
Princess Mononoke Film Comics, Volume 1 (Princess Mononoke Film Comics) (2006)
The Art of Kiki's Delivery Service (2006)
Ponyo Film Comic (2009)
Ponyo Picture Book (2009)
The Art Of Ponyo (2009)
Art of Princess Mononoke (2014)
The Art Of The Wind Rises (2014)
The Wind Rises (Nov 2015)
The Art of Castle in the Sky (2016)
The Art of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2019)
Shuna's Journey (2022)
Spirited Away
Novellas in order
Ponyo (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Starting Point (2009)
Turning Point 19972008 (2014)
Children's books in order
Kiki's Delivery Service, Volume 1 (1989)
Castle in the Sky (2003)
My Neighbor Totoro (2004)
Howl's Moving Castle Film Comic, Volume 3 (Howl's Moving Castle Film Comics) (2005)
Kiki's Delivery Service, Volume 2 (2006)
Princess Mononoke (2007)
Princess Mononoke Picture Book (2018)
Other books in order
Laputa (1992)
Starting Point 19791996 (2014)
Film and TV adaptations
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)Film · from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
About Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist. He co-founded Studio Ghibli and serves as its honorary chairman. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Japanese animated feature films, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most accomplished filmmakers in the history of animation.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hayao Miyazaki FAQ
- How many books has Hayao Miyazaki written?
- Hayao Miyazaki has published 22 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 7 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hayao Miyazaki's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
- What is Hayao Miyazaki's latest book?
- Shuna's Journey (2022).
- What is Hayao Miyazaki's most famous book?
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1995) is Hayao Miyazaki's most widely read book.
- Does Hayao Miyazaki write under a pen name?
- Yes: Hayao Miyazaki has also published as 照樹 務 and 秋津 三朗.
- Which Hayao Miyazaki books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (film, 1984).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.