Comment by h2zizzle
I do wonder why Hosoda isn't in the same conversation. His themes are sometimes a bit less... decisive than Miyazaki's, but the animation quality and passion for exploring intimate, interpersonal stories is there.
Edit: The downvote is a lot less helpful than an explanation.
No, you're right, he definitely belongs in the conversation. Wolf Children is on the same tier as the best Ghibli films. But to reach Miyazaki's level it's not enough to hit a home run, you have to do it at least four times in a row.