"His statement originally originates from “The World of Hayao Miyazaki”, a 2004 publication from the Creators File series by Takeshobo. The book delves into Miyazaki’s creative process, exploring the themes and philosophies behind his films.
One section features an interview with Mamoru Oshii, the renowned filmmaker behind Ghost in the Shell (1995). Oshii recalls an instance where Miyazaki, in what he describes as either a drunken or uninhibited state, made the controversial remark.
“What’s wrong with falling in love with a 12-year-old girl?" (「一二歳の女の子と恋愛してどこが悪い」)