 The protagonists of his films are often strong girls or young women, and several of his films present morally ambiguous antagonists with redeeming qualities.Miyazaki's works have been highly praised and awarded; he was named a Person of Cultural Merit for outstanding cultural contributions in November 2012, and received the Academy Honorary Award for his impact on animation and cinema in November 2014.Miyazaki has frequently been cited as an inspiration for numerous animators, directors, and writers.