How Miyazaki Women Shaped My Life

The girls and women from Hayao Miyazaki films have helped me become the person I am today and sat with me during some of the most difficult times in my life. I wanted to honor them thru this video and share my own journey of how they shaped my life
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[@trumanway3763]

Nickelodeon wrote girls, Miyazaki wrote Women.

[@NekoDecoPop]

THIS 💙

[@shadeajames7387]

Started to tear up when you were describing how Howl's Moving Castle came to you at a time of insecurity because I immediately knew just how much Sophie's journey must've meant to you during that time

[@NekoDecoPop]

She really helped me so much 💙 I hope she and other Miyazaki characters have been able to positively affect you too!

[@jiga6832]

Ever since i saw my first Miyazaki film Nausica I was in love with this cynical old bastard One thing that helped a lot were his female characters, a lot of them reminded me of my mother and my aunt's in the family, I'm in a family of most people either in education or health department so I grew up working class women who worked long hours dealing with all ages of people in their profession, Miyazaki and Kurosawa are good examples of storytellers that write strong women characters that don't have to tell us or show us they are strong, they just are

[@NekoDecoPop]

One of the aspects that I love about his female characters is how their main story arcs are never about them seeking a relationship to provide them validation. It’s always about them finding their own power, their own voice, and if they also find a partner that’s great but that’s never the main point 💖

[@DungeonSlime]

Loving the energy, great video, and food for thought! I look forward to the next one. Kiki is a show I go to whenever I'm exhausted with the universe.

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you so much for your kind words 💙 I am so happy you enjoyed it! Next video essay will be at the end of the month, seasonal anime review and another top 10 list will be out before that 😊

[@waterfallfaerie]

I love that as a human once you've seen a film/series, read a book, listened to a song, etc., that resonates with you, that experience lives on in you and if you so choose, you can tap into those feelings, characters, themes, etc., at any time, just like how we learn from and integrate our own experiences, and those of other humans whether alive during our lives or who lived before us. For me, I have leaned into many characters for wisdom and for perspective, but Miyazaki's female characters truly are some of the most resonant and archetypal in anime and most impactful on my personal experiences living as a human. In 5th-6th grade, I was obsessed with Nausicaa (especially the way that she is in touch with nature, sees beauty in what others fear, and to me felt truly _human_ compared to what I'd seen depicted in any media before). I was so confident in the film that I brought in the dvd to school on a 'watch movies' day... I can't say that the people in my class enjoyed it though lol, since after 15 minutes everyone had complained so much that the teacher switched it off and played Shrek instead. That reaction made me realize that everything isn't for everyone, but for the people who something is for, it's *really* for them and will potentially change the course of their lives, even if just a little-so I'm really glad that you had access to these films and were impacted by them and grew from their characters and stories, and I'm glad that I had that opportunity as well. It inspires me to keep being myself and creating when I remember that someone out there, even if it's just one person, will resonate with and be changed for the better because of my work/existence. When you were reading your affirmation, I couldn't help but tear up and hear the ending song of Howl's Moving Castle in my head and imagine you in your own castle, soaring through the sky. I'm confident the universe heard you and that the gears are turning. Just as each of these characters did in their own journies, I trust that everything that you dream of and have worked so hard for will come full circle and take shape into something truly amazing.

[@NekoDecoPop]

You’ve got me crying at work reading this 😭💙 thank you so much for your kind words, I put EVERYTHING into this video so I’m so happy it translated the way I wanted to! Deeply appreciate you being here and holding the space with me 😊

[@jocelynecupcake]

Thank you for putting Shizuku in the thumbnail AND the video, she's so underrated! Although I wish you would have mentioned Arriety also. Personally, I also don't like Spirited Away because I think it's too scary although I know it has good character development.

[@NekoDecoPop]

I desperately need to rewatch Arriety since I’m sorry to say I’ve only ever seen once >_< that’s super fair on spirited away, it definitely gets pretty scary. I think if I’d watched it any younger I would have had a bad reaction to it

[@jocelynecupcake]

@@NekoDecoPop I watched Spirited Away when I was 15-16 and I was scared of it. I think it's not something to show to kids, I'm not saying it's bad though. Honestly, I'm still more of a Ghibli fan and for girls, I think most of them are better role models than some of the early Disney princesses

[@prettyrat.]

I actually loved how scary Spirited Away was!! It looked how my nightmares felt as a kid lol, more personal(?) somehow and more visceral than just the monsters I saw in horror movies. So Chihiro making her way through it and succeeding in the end gave me hope. It’s the same reason I liked Coraline. It made me feel that even if I were in a situation where I had no adults to help me, I still had a chance to help myself. I wasn’t 100% hopeless.

[@morguenmorguen6862]

I'm happy you made this video! Ghibli heroines are also really important to me, and they probably have taught me more about self-actualization in a way that actually resonated for me than any real person I've ever met. I think kids are still going to be watching these films 200 years from now, and most of the reason for that is how fully realized and powerful these characters are. They're timelessly triumphant and relatable. Nausicaa is my favorite, and she was the first character I ever saw who looked like someone I actually wanted to be. She's smart, clever, compassionate, kind, and strong in a way that isn't oriented around violence, competition, or the other things that boys are taught "strong" means. I'm trans, so besides it just being cool to child me that this character exists as an archetype, Nausicaa was also someone I could look up to when I was shamed for trying to emulate the women I would otherwise have looked up to in real life. I can think of other writers who portray women who are as compelling as Ghibli characters, but I can't think of anyone else who can make them so real and relatable to kids. It's awesome that you're pursuing your music career! I hope that everything works out really well for you. I'm rooting for you, and I'm also rooting for me, because I'm trying to alter the trajectory of my life in a similar way right now. I'm also the same age as you, so it feels appropriate to say that I think we're both going to do it. I believe in us, and Nausicaa, Kiki, and Chihiro would believe in us, too.

[@NekoDecoPop]

I’m rooting for the both of us in whatever this next glorious life chapter brings to us 💙 Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, I really loved reading all of it and getting to know you a little better. It’s amazing how the same characters can help influence us in similar empowering ways. I saw that Nausicaä is coming back to theaters in May and I’ve never seen it on the big screen so I’m really looking forward to watching it and seeing what speaks to me this time. I hope you’re doing well and that this is a wonderful year for you that invites in everything that you’re seeking into your life 💙

[@Setsunako6587]

Came for thoughtful film analysis... Stayed for you stanning animated baddies through the decades (literally me, lol) 😂🙌🏾💕

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you for staying 💙 I love fellow baddies stanning baddies 😊

[@friendlylies111]

diggin the self reflection

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thanks 😊💙

[@coquettecolette]

Nice video, I love the energy you brought to it, and your picks!

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you so much! I put so much work into these so I really appreciate you saying that 💙

[@Berthier90]

Art is key to our Soul we can learn from it if its done with sweat heart and soul like Hayao Miyazaki did. Struggle is part of Life and lets you appreciate what you are what you have and this being transported to Art is what triggers something in us. Modern Art often fails to portray Woman and Man in a way where we can identify as them. Hayao Miyazaki showed us that those heros have also their flaws their struggle which made them so human and appealing to watch its like you know those characters.

[@NekoDecoPop]

Well said 💙

[@naendyqueiroz6464]

Good luck on your endeavor 🎉 Great video as well.

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you so much 💙 I really appreciate you saying those things 😍

[@skyewells0821]

I want to say I am proud of you and go for it ! I will def contribute to the patreon and I appreciate all the introspection you have done. As a transwoman who, also 31, I have just been allowing myself to be wholly myself through many tough years. I am learning to love myself and be there for myself many of the same characters you mentioned have also been cornerstones for me. Thanks for also showing me that. Best of luck 🌸✌️💖

[@skyewells0821]

Actually I don’t see a patreon . What would be most supportive ?

[@NekoDecoPop]

I am so happy this video reached you that way, I really appreciate your kind words they really validate everything that I’m trying to do and create here 💙 I am so happy that you’re in a similar beautiful phase of self discovery and exploration. May we both grow together and embrace this new chapter and everything wonderful that comes along with it ❤️

[@NekoDecoPop]

I don’t have a patreon set up yet, but you can donate at my PayPal [e-mail] while I’m still getting the patreon up and running. I’ll make a post on my community page once that’s up to let everyone know! Any particular perks you would like to see on patreon? Thank you SO MUCH for supporting me 🥰❤️

[@skyewells0821]

Ok sounds good! Def would love to start donating through patreon as that platform rly works for me and smaller monthly donations fits my budget better for supporting ! Hope you are doing great

[@moved_2]

ive literally been an active fan of yours since i found you like a week ago, i literally love your humor 🧎‍♀️

[@NekoDecoPop]

Omg thank you so much! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that 😍 I’ve got a pretty dark dry sense of humor so I’m so happy it resonated with you 🩷

[@edwardvincentbriones5062]

My favorite Ghibli film is Only Yesterday and my best Ghibli films are not from Miyazaki. But I respect what youve said throughout this video.

[@NekoDecoPop]

I’ve only seen that once but I really enjoyed it! Maybe it’s time for a rewatch 😁

[@pabbbones]

Great videoo!!

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you so much 💙

[@radioactive_porsche]

You are inspired me to keep up chasing my biggest dream ! These films also changed my point of view ! Chase your dream, run for it and reach it ! You'll get there some day :D

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you! I wish you all the best chasing yours too 💙 May we both get everything we’re working towards 🙂

[@happylove9502]

spereted away is my favert miyazaki film as well, and I've been woching his filmas since i was born.

[@NekoDecoPop]

It’s such a good one!

[@morleywritesbooks]

Enjoyed the deep dive

[@NekoDecoPop]

That’s such a good point about western films really focusing on the pick me mentality when it came to femininity. I know growing I definitely tried to avoid appearing too “girly” Ghibli films definitely did help counter that though 💙 Thank you so much for all of your support and kind words about my music 🙂

[@Guyverman01]

The failed impression Miyazaki's father left on him must've shaped his worldview, particularly on men in general, which is why he turns to women.

[@NekoDecoPop]

Didn’t even think about that angle but that definitely 100% checks out for how he approaches writing women

[@joramhartmann7101]

Wow such a powerfull Video. I Wish you the best for your Freelance carerer, since we share that Dream and goal. I want to make a living by working as a frelance Cameraman in fictional Film and series. Thank you for this inspiring Moment

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thank you so much for those kind words 💙 I wish you all the best in your journey as well! May this next chapter be our best yet 🙂

[@ccmastergad2892]

Whosper of the heart is not a misasaki movie is directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and it is his last movie before he died

[@NekoDecoPop]

That’s why I had a section talking about how he directed it and it was his debut film before he passed in 1998. I included it on the list because Miyazaki helped write the screenplay for it

[@compueguy]

Awesome! @blazingmixer

[@NekoDecoPop]

Thanks fam! 💙

[@compueguy]

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