According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the year of the rabbit.

It was accompanied by a message,saying, Happy New Year.

A rabbit drawn by Mr. Miyazaki.

Year of the Rabbit Illustration by Hayao Miyazaki

Its name is Uu-chan.

It appears to have a twin named Fuu-chan.

Thank you for your continued support in the year.

The name Uu-chan, derives from the Japanese word for rabbit,usagi.

Similarly, Fuu-chan is related to the words forfutago, meaning twin, andfuku, which translates to luck.

Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki shared an illustration for 2023, featuring a drawing of a rabbit.