Studio Ghibli, the famed animation studio responsible for 'Whisper of the Heart', was founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
The manga 'Whisper of the Heart', written by Aoi Hiiragi, which inspired the film, was published.
The film 'Whisper of the Heart' directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and produced by Studio Ghibli was released in Japan.
Yoshifumi Kondō, the director of 'Whisper of the Heart', passed away unexpectedly.