Why did Hayao Miyazaki agree to release Studio Ghibli anime films on Netflix? soranews24.com

Well, according to Miyazaki’s long-time friend and Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki, it all comes down to money.
Suzuki answered questions in his usual friendly, casual manner, revealing the real reason why the self-enforced “ban” was lifted on digital distribution.
“Hayao Miyazaki is currently making a movie but it’s taking a really long time.
“First of all, Hayao Miyazaki doesn’t know exactly what video streaming services like Netflix are.
“With Netflix, we’re starting to see new movies being made on the streaming service, which I think is interesting.