Fans of Studio Ghibli NEED to know about this manga

[@mattwith4ts]

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[@yrobtsvt]

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[@led76illustration]

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[@eddiejoewalt7746]

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[@RyanGrant-u4e]

I swear Matttt vids always come just when you feel like you want a new video

[@di_namik_]

Yo this is so true yesterday I literally thought that i need a new vid

[@DennyLeLe]

I opened up YT this morning needing a good story. Matttt is the best.

[@idotg2012]

Same! I was just sharing this channel with a friend and thinking I could use another video.

[@SIXNOODLES]

FRR THO

[@thebigfatcat7606]

Yeah.

[@drewbernert7050]

Funny how Miyazaki said that he wanted to make a manga that couldn’t be turned into an anime, but later he turns it into an anime.

[@KasumiRINA]

Funnier he turns it into most succesful anime studio like, ever. The one that even Oscar snobs had admit is good.

[@meghana136]

I did my Masters dissertation on the Nausica manga and I'm glad it is getting more attention. Thanks matttt!

[@WhyAliasIdontNeedOne]

What are you working as today?

[@jakeparker44]

In 1998 I was 21, working in the in-between department at Fox Animation in Phoenix on Titan AE. John Hoffman (now head of story on Inside Out 2) brought in a bootleg VHS of Princess Mononoke (in Japanese, no subtitles) and it completely blew me away. The direction and storytelling on the film is so good we could follow it without understanding a single word. About 4 years later I discovered Moebius at SDCC while sifting through books at a vendor selling French comics. Again, the direction and storytelling was so good I didn’t need to be able to understand the language. What sets these two apart is more than just style and craft, but a deep understanding of the human condition and an ability to share that effectively with others. No wonder they had a creative bromance with each other.

[@krono5el]

that had to be insane, similar happened to me as a teen with Eva first ep. attained a bootleg tape before it released over here and blew our minds, Anno worked on Nausicaa too.

[@EasterlyArt]

Their connection is a very unique one that has a lot more interesting nuances that doesn't normally get discussed, but is something I've been digging into personally for my next project. I can't wait to share what I've been working on once it's complete.

[@crazygreek6341]

Man carrying Matttts pronunciation

[@Apethantos]

The legend, he never misses!

[@LuisSierra42]

He finally carried the thing

[@danieldejesusfigueredoorop1428]

Man carrying cameos

[@silchasruin4487]

This just tells me we all need someone to believe in us, no matter our brilliance and genius. We lock our minds away because of self doubt. We all need a Toshio Suzuki in our lives.

[@rahulsiddhartha5505]

Thank you so much for talking about Nausicaa! I remember borrowing all the issues of Nausicaa from my local library and reading them all in go and just being in awe of how much detail in the art, story and world building there is. It was an experience that I hold dearly in my heart.

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

It is a fantastic series, practically every panel is like an old school wood cut or copper plate print of old. Telling a great story backed by some fantastic world building. At the same time a bit old school but future looking a bit like a sci-fi interplanetary romance or post apocalyptic book from the 1910's and 1920's (they exist).

[@hemangchauhan2864]

I wish everyone gets a friend that Suzuki was to Miyazaki.

[@jmiquelmb]

Except the part where he's accused of mishandling company money (Suzuki, not Miyazaki)

[@petsdinner]

For those who might be interested, "Ghibli" is an Italianised rendering of the Libyan pronunciation (with a hard inital "G") of the Arabic "qibliyy" (the name of a desert wind). The story goes something like Miyazaki thought the word was cool but the transliteration "Giburi" sounded too much like "a rumbling stomach" so the pronunciation was changed to "Jiburi". So either pronunciation is fine! Thanks for yet another awesome video Matttt!

[@KasumiRINA]

With hard G it also sounds a lot like "doomed" (gibly) in East Slavic languages so Jibli sounds less... negative.

[@frankjaeger2565]

The official katakana transcription is ジブリ, with the first syllable (mora) read as "ji", so the soft G is technically the correct sound

[@Kenshiro3rd]

The Nausicaa manga is my absolute favorite work of Miyazaki's, due to its epic & nuanced art, story, characters, and action. It really was one of the best written and drawn comics ever made. SOOOO glad I bought the hardback edition.

[@Cooltoonz2005]

gosh dude these videos are so well made with accuracy without losing the entertaining factor. I'd love a mike mignola video.

[@grongy6122]

here before the 27th thumbnail change

[@parkerjjones]

Well, which is your favorite…

[@fintan9218]

His early work is by far my favorite of his, and my favorite anime/manga in general. Nausicaa and Lupin Castle of Cagliostro are probably my favorite anime, above even Ghost in the Shell, Perfect Blue, Akira, and Cowboy Bebop. The Nausicaa manga rivals my other favorites like Berserk, Akira, and Sanctuary. Ive seen/read lots of more niche lesser known anime/manga that are amazing and I love, but these are my favorites. Interesting fact most people in the west first saw Miyazakis work in the arcade game Cliffhanger which used scenes from Castle of Cagliostro to create an interactive film of sorts to compete with Dragons Lair.

[@Airsaber]

Yet another excellent video! It's not as huge as naming his own daughter after the titular character, but Moebius has also drawn at least one Nausicaa-themed illustration. I can only imagine Miyazaki's joy!

[@bwatson7586]

I got hooked on Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance after watching Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! It’s such a masterpiece that it led me to explore almost everything he’s created, like Castle in the Sky. If you’re diving deeper, don’t miss Isao Takahata’s works like Grave of the Fireflies or The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. There are also some lesser-known Studio Ghibli gems worth discovering!

[@aaronarnold6263]

A Tale of Earthsea is fantastic!

[@albumreviewswiththemusicguy]

Matttt should definitely make this show a podcast as well

[@br.d8956]

Nausicaa, arguably the most epic mic drop of all manga. Thank you for making this video. The more people that get to experience & understand the grace of Nausicaa herself & her naked altruism makes for a world I for one feel more comfortable living in.

[@hawwayoungmark3593]

Matttt this is crazy. I was just rewatching the Batman creator video today right before you posted this AND I’m reading through the Nausicaa manga rn! You have the best timing

[@witchdokturr]

Wow, perfect timing, I just watched Nausica last night. Beautiful, deeply moving film, even more so after learning the background. I'm going to read the manga for sure now, thanks for bringing more attention to this masterpiece!

[@honaleri]

I just read the title and knew you were talking about Nausicaa. Its the only manga I own a physical copy of and it is without a doubt, THE Miyuzaki masterpiece. Oh, not at all forgotten. Its my favorite manga of all time. It is art of the highest order and I recommend it all the time. Truly, some piece of soul is forever apart of that manga.

[@krono5el]

Shout out to Anno for animating those absolutely iconic and legendary explosions in the animated adaptation. Back then we loved drawing the insane hyper violence like in the anime at those times that just made you understand all bits of the human body.

[@meikahidenori]

I absolutely adore how you are covering comic artists from around the world and exposing us to more amazing creators we may or may not have heard of. I don't know if you take suggestions, but if you do could you add UKs Frank Bellamy & New Zealands Murry Ball to the list? Both are quite well known outside of the US, Bellamy during the 60s & 70s for his comics on tv shows & Murry Ball for FootRot Flats in the 80s & 90s.

[@iamaspacecalf]

that Metal Hurlant series looks cool - just backed it. Thanks for sharing such cool pieces of comic history

[@bouncycow3010]

A VIDEO ON TYE NAUSICAA MANGA (one of the best things ever). Awesome video man. I love the nausicaa manga so much.

[@RegginaldRiglet]

Always great work Matt. I’d LOVE to see one of your essays done on Dave Stevens. A fascinating man always in the pursuit of drawn perfection. The rocketeer will always be a classic imo

[@paulcoyle3765]

Excellent review. After reading this, I went and ordered the box set of Nausicaä and threw in Edena from Moebius as well. Thanks for your fascinating videos, which are helping me expand my horizons to more than just Marvel and DC comics. Now if only I could get hold of Eternaut at a reasonable price…

[@wesreleases6346]

Starting your video with Miyazaki giving up on manga was startling. It’s awesome that you highlighted Miyazaki’s manga work, which flies under the radar compared to his films. Also, I never knew Miyazaki was inspired by Moebius! That is a crazy connection.

[@deweyklinger1698]

I've got to say you put out some of the best comic content on youtube! I discovered you on Monday and have already watched just about every video you've put out. Your breakdowns on the comic legends are awesome. You clear up a lot of the misconceptions and stick to the stuff that matters to comic fans. Great stuff!

[@byambaadorjsuren4091]

Fresh coffee and pancake + new video from mattt on a beautiful snowy morning. Sometimes life is good. Hat's of to you once again for another great video.

[@SageVTX]

Keep it up. So happy I have a new Matt video to watch again, also liked the old name bit better. or maybe you'll find another more fitting name

[@MarkPag]

I discovered this manga in 2015, during High School. It was the first manga I ever ready, and I want to say I'm so proud of this. Even to this day the story, the style and the world building are a strong influence for my works of art.😊

[@sohambasak6382]

Nausicaa was the first Miyazaki/Ghibli movie that I watched, and fell in love immediately. Later when I found out how Anno animated the laser demolition sequences, it became all the more special!

[@Graczula]

The fun fact at the end blew my mind!

[@pendantblade6361]

Not only is Miyazaki a master animator and director, he's also a great video game developer as evidenced by the Souls series. Truly a master of all arts. /s

[@themilkman5004]

Two different Miyazakis

[@azenar1894]

Nuh uh ​@@themilkman5004

[@Bayers2020]

That’s Hideteka Miyazaki. Not hiyao

[@bagggers9796]

Truuue, Sekrio is my favorite Ghibli movie

[@ihatepie5937]

​@@Bayers2020 that's the joke bro

[@Karl]

Been loving this channel lately ❤ Keep it up!!

[@Skaiser_Wilhelm7938]

I bought the manga immediately after watching the film. I had a total blast with it. Seeing the larger world that those books offered will never not amaze me. 😊

[@Sylbester_]

yeah I think imma buy the hard cover set , not a huge ghiblu fan if I'm honest since they are not that mature but seeing at this is more for a mature audience I am intrigued 👀🔥

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Its like akira in the sense that the movie only covered the first two volumes and the story was vastly different

[@Gusseig]

Nausicaa is a masterpiece. It influenced many of his later movies, especially Castle in the Sky and Howl's Moving Castle. Thanks, Matt.

[@frankjaeger2565]

*especially Princess Mononoke

[@Njsr]

Matttt another good video. I believe that Nausicaa might be partially inspired by Dune at least since Incal was written by Jodorowsky that tried to make a Dune movie in the 70s that was dropped. Check his documentary, it is good.

[@HydraSpectre1138]

And Mœbius did the designs for Jodorowsky's Dune.

[@argnator]

"I think Studio Ghibli is (like) the Kremlin." -Mamoru Oshii, director of Ghost in the Shell

[@mr.b89]

Saw nausicaä twice in theaters it almost instantly became my favorite anime film

[@sarkisbenliyan1180]

I have many comics only few ever made an impact like Nausicaa. I was hospitalised when my mate Bernhard dropped by his entire collection... Once I recovered I bought my own set. Epic.

[@ayakuweb]

"Actually it's pronounced 'jib-lee'" lol I feel like you inserted this clip into the video because of what I told you via email! Great video, Matt. I like how you updated your YT display name to "comic and manga history" as well. Hoping you do a video about the Akira manga later.

[@lizardbrain_art]

Any fan of fantasy, sci-fi or comics in general owes it to themselves to check out this story. I love the contrast between Nausicaa and her foil Kushana--the former is peace-loving and kind to everyone she meets, even her enemies, and the latter is a hard-bitten veteran warrior with a dim view of the world, but neither are portrayed as fully right or wrong in their beliefs, and both have moments of tenderness that will make you cry and moments of sheer badassery that will make you go "hell yeah". The story pulls no punches and really depicts the full spectrum of humanity.

[@vwdewvfea]

Bro I first say one of your vid a year ago now ur at 200k so impressive keep up the work bro

[@CroMagnon1970]

Miyazaki's physical transformation proves that men age like wine, he went from a dorky, puffy faced goof ball to an elegant Count Dukku like gentleman.

[@sergioplacido3264]

Matttt, great work but you left out a very important previous work of Miyazaki, Future Boy Conan. This is based in a western novel from Alexander Keys´s, The Incredible Tide. There you will find some themes that we will refine in Nausicaa. If you look the aperture of the series were you see the planes called "Giants" you will see similarities with the God Warriors destroying the world in a nuclear war.

[@jeffkimbler1444]

Another great video!

[@BibgyBC]

Always love his videos, and will look forward to his next work

[@blackjack0226]

Another great video. Thanks, and I will try to look for this manga online.

[@MadSDuck-k9y]

Thank you for video!🌻

[@FAH-92]

Every new video by Matttt that coems out leaves me wanting to read more and more comics and manga-- and in this case, even the sponsored ad was a welcome surprise, as I wasn't aware Metal Hurlant was running a Kickstarter!

[@D0Gdidthemath]

I'm glad to see more people talking about this amazing manga, its one of my all time favourite works of fiction!

[@budakbaongsiah]

YES

[@SaddyGengar]

a little fact: Before Nausicaa there was Shuna's Journey, an illustrated story of a Tibetan legend that encapsulated all that Miyazaki would realize in the future. Miyazaki and Moebius became such good friends that Moebius named his daughter Nausicaa. Mat if you want to try to discover an even more absurd and complicated manga try “The five star stories” by mamoru nagano, one of the most eccentric mangaka ever, also born in animation, heir of tomino has devoted his life to this space opera that in some ways reminds of Dune but in a completely different way, the manga is all published in NewType

[@JohnDSaunders]

Your videos are so thorough, thoughtful and well put together, man. I've recently been building a creative studio with my son and have been learning so much from your videos about the beauty and nuance of storytelling via comics and manga. Thank you.

[@andbro_anderson]

Can you do a video on Mickey Mouse and the air pirates?

[@amberferrell2951]

A NAUSICAA MANGA VIDEO, WE'RE EATING GOOD TONIGHT BOYS

[@PEAKCENTURY]

First manga I read, first anime I watched, best piece of sci-fi fantasy ever created.

[@AlejoToro-f3w]

I'm honestly so shocked just how underappreciated the Nausicaa manga is (at least outside of japan). I love the movie but the manga is just such a giant beautiful epic and I personally think is the best thing Miyazaki has ever made. It kinda reminds me of Akira how Otomo made just a bit of the manga made the movie and went back to finish for the next years. I honestly believe that although the although I love the akira and Nausicaa films there manga version surpass them in every way

[@NDHFilms]

2:30 Matttt viewers might enjoy Richard Corben’s graphic novel adaptation of A Boy and His Dog, Harlan Ellison’s post-apocalyptic epic.

[@Makeuhappycontain]

He will be forever a legend

[@Husain5XG]

Everyone needs a guy like Suzuki from time to time,

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

The art style reminded me of the late 18th through to early 20th century Woodcut and Copper plate prints that owed more to (and influenced) the William Morris arts and craft scene than "traditional", 'Neo romatisim' or the art deco/nouveau people normally associate with the end of that era. Bryan Talbot with his Luther Arkwright series did similar but leaned more into those better known traditions.

[@brycetheoddball]

Please buy the hardcover edition. It’s so beautiful to hold and read.

[@SaintOfSwords]

Do more manga please, I'd love to hear you talk about Kentaro Miura & Berserk!

[@cthellis]

Nausicaä is my favorite Miyazaki, so I will talk about it forever, than you very much!

[@izzatsufian2796]

Hayao Miyazaki has some of the best animation ever but he mastered lot and he was real GOAT of anime history along with Osamu Tezuka

[@93MANIAC]

Nice video I really liked the Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind animated movie and I was lucky enough to find the hardcover edition of the manga in a comic shop while being on vacation in Denmark about a decade ago and I freaking loved the manga and I hope that we can get a more faithful anime adaptation of the manga in the near future

[@ab-gail]

If that ain’t a true friendship!

[@thebard20]

love your videos, so impressed by the research and presentation, but also the pronunciation insert was so funny.

[@andrewcolson4663]

These videos are a constant source of calm and inspiration to me. What a great thing to wake up to.

[@antonydrossos5719]

Castle of Cagliostro was certainly good enough to be made into that weird af animated video game, Cliffhanger! It really is a fun movie, holds up imho

[@genehead5266]

I loved this video and have never seen comic art quite like that. Thank you for shining a light on it.

[@markdinsdale4869]

While the pre video advert plays I always like a Matttt video because you know by the end of it you will anyway. It's one certainty in life

[@morlockrevolt]

Yours is my favorite channel on KZbin currently

[@GoldenBat-r2p]

The Nausicaä manga has an amazing message that the movie does not. A necessary read for fans of the movie and Ghibli. Also, Shuna's Journey by Miyazaki had similar landscapes to Nausicaä and Princess Mononoke.

[@fintan9218]

Same, but they are becoming pretty well regarded. With the rise of anime popularity in the west and ghibli films including Nausicaa being shown again at movie theaters around the country many have experienced the greatness. Was so happy to see Nausicaa on the big screen, that was amazing. Reshowings of Ghibli films at theaters has become pretty popular, and not small ones but the big theater chains.

[@KettyFormaggio]

I love your videos so much

[@sleethmitchell]

these worlds are beautiful, as beautiful as i remember our world once having been...

[@TheMeekGeek787]

I’m a simple person. I see a new mattt video, I click on it

[@KLegyyn]

Been meaning to read Nausicaä for the longest time. . This might be the kick to get me jumping in. . .

[@ManosKant]

Thanks for another beautiful story. Richard Corben is unfortunately no longer with us. He died in 2020, 80 years old.

[@eamonbingel6086]

Nausica is easily the most underrated Ghibli movie

[@omnijem5042]

I literally just subbed today and you already got a fresh video out 🔥 love Ghibli!!!

[@malikrivers4884]

This is a reminder that I need to read my copies of nausicca. Those collections are great btw, it comes with a poster

[@elijahguttman9289]

I love that he covered Nausicaä but I'm disappointed that he scrunched it into just 10 minutes

[@lovrospacal245]

like your videos a lot!

[@dontknowdocare]

Please do a video on the 70s shoujo manga scene and how it revolutionised manga storytelling and themes. People nowadays dismiss it because of the art but so many popular manga nowadays would not exist if for the groundwork laid out by female mangaka.

[@idotg2012]

Another amazing video, thank you Matttt!

[@randommodnar1669]

Clickbait I know, but I definitely wouldn’t call the Nausicaa manga “forgotten”

[@budakbaongsiah]

nah, most people don't know about it even the hardcore ones

[@ignacywinski192]

Simply my favorite comicbook.

[@DennyLeLe]

Matttt new video!!! About Ghibli!!!!....dark side?

[@ankou6]

When I read it in my teens I decided that comics was the greatest medium of all. I still think that.

[@JaceAce22]

imagine being an artist and saying, "Aw man, I can't draw pictures in boxes well enough.... Oh well, I guess I'll draw 250 pictures a day and make them move on tv and cinema screens..."

[@aadityakashyap-ik9xx]

finals are close but fck it another banger by matttt

[@lyleabrahams]

Nausicaa is my fave Miyazaki film. I love it so much... the intro song is so incredible.

[@Literatureofimagination]

I was waiting for this! In today's digital CGI animation, people have forgotten how beautiful hand drawn animation actually is. Hayao Miyazaki has made a mark in animation that simply cannot be overlooked. I am aware of only 2 manga he did. One is Naussica and other one is Shuna's journey. Both are highly recommended. And despite Naussica movie being so good, Naussicca Manga is vast and has depth which movie could not achieve

[@ScottThrill]

Never got into Studio Ghibli movies but mattt always brings it so I had to click. Nausicaa looks amazing too.

[@AlxR21]

Miyazaki has some kind of magic. Each and every one of his works carries a shade of magic that resonates with something deep inside one's heart. Would like to recommend "How do you live" by Genzaburo Yoshino, Miyazaki's favourite book.

[@syd91]

As a lifelong Ghibli fan, thank you for this video! TBH from the title, I assumed this would be about one of Miyazaki’s earliest and obscurest works, “Sabaku no Tami” or “People of the Desert”. He published it under the pen name Akitsu Saburō in a magazine that was a publication of the Japanese Communist Party. It’s interesting to look at as a sort of prototype of Nausicaa - Pejite, a kingdom in Nausicaa, appears as a location in it, though its setting is more akin to Shuna’s more grounded Central Asian-inspired setting.

[@Lardfist0]

Another great video. Thank you, Matttt 👍