Yuki no Taiyou Pilot

Yuki no Taiyou Pilot marks a notable milestone in Hayao Miyazaki's career as it was his first solo directorial effort. The pilot is based on a 1963 shoujo manga by Tetsuya Chiba, which follows the story of a 10-year-old orphan girl who is taken in by a new family. Chiba's work was distinct from other manga of the time, such as those by Osamu Tezuka, and featured more complex, mature storylines.