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His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' are deeply rooted in mythical creature imagery and the blending of fantasy with reality.
Hayao Miyazaki JapanStudio Ghibli's masterpieces such as 'Spirited Away' and 'Princess Mononoke' are populated with meticulously crafted mythical beasts and creatures from Japanese folklore.