Let's make this birthday one to remember.

57 years old (Born on September 19, 1967)

Happy Birthday, Mamoru Hosoda! May your day be filled with more joy than a time-leaping teenager, fewer glitches than OZ in "Summer Wars," and enough cake to feed an entire family of wolf children. Your films have taught us that growing up is tough—but at least we don't have to deal with spontaneous transformations into wolves or rogue AI invasions (yet!).

From the heartfelt adventures of "Wolf Children" to the whimsical chaos of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time," you've captured our imaginations and hearts. Here's hoping your birthday celebration is as timelessly delightful as your storytelling—minus any unexpected leaps through time!