I'd say Walt disney . The movies and work was publish out, i was so enthralled of a world through animation. It touched me on a deep level of drawing out a story that can connect through various ages. And that had made me interested in drawing and one day, I, too hope i can have the ability to draw out stories that can connect people of all ages. But i would say Hayao Miyazaki is my utmost favorite (still is) hero! I love his ideals, fascinations, stories, and personal beliefs. Also, the fact that he holds traditional animation close to heart, and does not succumb to everyday technology and follow every one on the show boat, and still be able to pull off great and wonderful movies is such a wonderful thing.The messages that he embeds in his work, give such meanings and shows us our world and many other. But the fact that he work so hard through his life to slowly build up to where he is now, i would just be sad that if he were to leave this world so soon, because then we would lose such a greatful, imaginative mind. But i'll stop here lol