Miyazaki's MAGNUM OPUS

[@Stevem]

Sources docs.google.com/document/d/1-uOWaBVkS5_-96S1G5gugNbHB6hlxtTxIMUETqfo_w8/edit?usp=sharing EDIT: Misspelt Otomos name somewhere in there it's spelt wrong in Art of Nausicaa book I was citing, my bad Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Castle of Cagliostro Fantastic Planet Sherlock Hound Horus, Prince of the Sun The Last Unicorn Kingdom of Madness and Dreams Making Nausicaa short Yanagawa Canals doc Anno's God Warrior Short Kabuki adaptation of Miyazaki's ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’ - Kanada Montage - Galaxy Express 999 Genma Taisen Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 Plawres Sanshiro Galaxy cyclone braiger

[@Stevem]

Audio Sources BoogieBounce - KZbin Audio Library RR4 - Move Me Panzer Dragoon - Flight Panzer Dragoon -Track 4 Nausicaa OST Nihilore - Tricks Wonder City Orchestra - Information Jahzzar - ma'am Jahzzar - Smooth Jahzzar - Init Vesti La Giubba Erik Satie Gymnopedie 1 E minor

[@spencerdokes6056]

Hey i googled it,its "ka-glee-ow-stow"

[@SanoKei]

Holy shit, thank you, more people gotta cite their sources. I really appreciated the cited sources in the video

[@Stevem]

@@spencerdokes6056 what are you talking about?

[@Stevem]

@@SanoKei might still need to do some minor adjusts but most of it is there

[@nobby5530]

Nausicaa has always been my favourite Ghibli film. So I recently decided to buy the manga and it's just..... Breathtaking. It completely elevates the characters and story compared to the film. It truly inspired me to start volunteering and be more selfless to others. Just amazing. I wish more people knew about Nausicaa.

[@Stevem]

its pretty big but im hoping to convince some people here to check it out!

[@NateBear]

Found out my local library has the whole series.

[@kikijewell2967]

Nausicaa is my biggest hero of all time. From her, I decided/realized: "get your heart pure, then act fully on your heart."

[@seaweedstache1501]

The manga changed my life haha! Glad so many other people love it too

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Nausicaa: easily a beloved classic all should enjoy and never forgotten! It's narrative, themes and vision should be reflected upon with optimism and a chance to grow.

[@Stevem]

good shit

[@craigcoonrod1296]

I agree, Nausicaa is a classic and it should be handed down to your children and grandchildren. Thank you Miyazaki

[@mugiikari1641]

I swear Nausicaa is floating around in the collective consciousness right now because I have been drawn to the bluray on my shelf for the past month and I finally took it out, rewatched it, and cried for about an hour afterward. This is honestly his best film in some ways. They’re all amazing and everyone has a Ghibli film that speaks to them more than others, KDS and The Tale of Princess Kaguya are actually my personal favorites, but I think this is Miyazaki’s masterpiece.

[@Stevem]

the manga is cool too

[@mugiikari1641]

@@Stevem I’ve always wanted to read it. I’ll probably purchase it once I finally finish Akira and 20th Century Boys. Great work on the video, my friend!

[@kronosis2767]

@@mugiikari1641 YOOO IM READING 21st CENTURY BOIS TOO!!!

[@OtakuVs]

40 minutes of meticulously edited and illustrated content. Good shit ✨

[@razerxd5271]

Indeed

[@Stevem]

cheers Otachan

[@anagramconfirmed1717]

Hi, checkmark

[@SeaSerpentLevi]

Me every 5 words: "Damn thats crazy!!!" Those dudes really worked to the bone and beyond Its a miracle miyazaki still alive ô_ô

[@Stevem]

very resilient and or insane

[@AC3handle]

There's rumours that Miyazaki feeds on the souls of interns.

[@bobbygoestoabyss6624]

Had similar thoughts on this. He has well earned his retirement.

[@cecilabbott6092]

@@bobbygoestoabyss6624 he’s in the process of making another movie lol

[@mechajay3358]

This is remarkable mini documentary. Nausicaa of the Valley is a Classic Film that deserved to be told thoroughly.

[@Stevem]

thank yoU!

[@hilarymajor3983]

This has always been my favorite Anime movie. Even when the only thing available was the Warriors of the Wind VHS I watched that over and over for the music and what little it had about the toxic jungle. Now I’m getting a masters degree in soil fertility and ecosystem restoration, so thanks Nausicaa! Also, I can tell you that what the Toxic Jungle does to purify the land and groundwater isn’t that far from reality. Fungi really are able to detoxify almost anything given the right conditions.

[@jennytai88]

That’s so amazing! I’d love to see you explain the soil and and fungi and toxicity in a KZbin video!!

[@kikijewell2967]

That's so beautiful. Miyazaki was inspired by the pollution at Minamata. The water became so polluted that the town was banned from fishing altogether - in Japan! What Miyazaki saw when he visited was that the fish, left alone, were thriving. He was amazed by how Nature could take in the toxins and clean the environment. That was the inspiration behind Nausicaa. So it all comes full circle for you!

[@retroanimemike]

"If you like sausages, don't look at how they are made" - I love the film and adore the manga and they both look perfect to me, learning that the making of the film was such a warzone is a bit of a shock so thank you for this illuminating video essay!

[@Stevem]

no problem :)

[@salsamancer]

It seems almost a rule of nature that no great art can come from a place of comfort or order

[@kingaling6701]

I've owned all the manga since I was 8. Such a deep and fascinating work that I appreciate more and more as I get older.

[@Stevem]

yeah its sooo dense ill have to read it again sometime although currently it holds my tablet upp

[@Cruznick06]

Man I wish this video had existed back when I did a massive report on Nasicaa for my Environmental Literature class as my final project in college. There's so much more background I had no idea of that you covered. Thank you for including a detailed document of your sources. I will definitely be taking a look at some in my free time

[@Stevem]

miyazaki doesnt seem to consider it an environmental film though it tends to get thrown in with it, i can see why

[@yama9065]

This video has everything: an inspired audio - visual presentation, insights on a tumultuous creative process delivered through the authors own accounts and sharp reflection on alienation and apocalypticism in post-war Japan. Bravo, this truly a magnus opus of your own! P.S. Thank you for making me discover @Pause and Select, he made an excellent contribution and I can't wait to discover his content too.

[@Stevem]

please enjoy joes content he works really harrd!!!

[@proudjedi313]

Such an interesting story behind the conception of one of the best animated films in decades. It has everything from the struggle of the animation process to Miyazaki's classic pessimistic attitude. Seriously, this is a visually capturing video with a structure that feel informative and interesting.

[@Stevem]

im glad you like it

[@Nkanyiso_K]

As always, a pleasure. It's really nice to learn about the history of all the art we've consumed & Ghibli's origin stories are pretty interesting. Thanks again

[@CaptGarth980]

Man, what an enlightening video. This cross section of Miyazaki's early work is really revealing, and it's something I haven't heard discussed much on KZbin and certainly not in this much detail. Bravo.

[@Stevem]

not even on the bluray really theres never been an in depth doc on the story

[@ostrichlord9097]

Dude the production of this video is amazing. I'm tired and looking for a video to listen to whilst I doze off yet your voice and drawings keep me glued to the screen. Seriously, this is a great video and will keep me awake for the full length. I'm loving you're content

[@Stevem]

thank youuuu

[@jennytai88]

This has been my favourite Film ever since I was young, I was always moved to tears even by the non-dubbed Japanese version with Chinese subtitles, (in the 90’s we didn’t have the English version available in Australia ). Not speaking any Japanese, I feel so spoilt by this KZbin video going into such depth behind the production of this amazing film. Pure nostalgia putting the DVD on tonight with English dubbing, after the film finished I was longing for more, I was hoping for some production notes, sure enough KZbin let me find this video to dive deep, now I can sleep.

[@jacobandrewart]

Feels like there's a subset of us all up in this same Nausicaa and Arzach, moebius deep dive, I've thoroughly enjoyed studying miyazaki and moebius myself recently and this video is soothing to watch♡ thankyou Stevem.

[@Stevem]

im glad moebius is a fascinating characters although theres a fair few docs on him as it is

[@scoutic]

Nausicaa of the Valley of the GOAT

[@SauloA333]

Naúsicaa THE 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@TheCynicClinic]

I can't believe you got Gigguk to do absolutely nothing for this video! Made it that much better.

[@Stevem]

lol

[@theeastwoodbro7505]

Thanks dude. Superb vid. Much research, very thank

[@ratajamieson5828]

i think this might be my favourite of all your videos now! the sheer amount of earnestness and passion your pour into all your work despite knowing that it may never get the views it deserves is so inspiring! this video is so amazing and made me want to watch every single miyazaki film all over again! thank you so much for putting your time, effort, and heart into making these videos because they're truly something to behold, you're putting something so informative and inspiring out into the world! thank you, once again.

[@Stevem]

Thanks again Rata, I think this video will do alright view wise though since its miyazaki related but yeah, there's a vision i wanted to get across

[@tasogarerubica]

Thank you. Thank you for giving this manga another breathe of air through the sea of corruption. This manga has a very special place in my upbringing, where one initially starts looking at the pretty yet bleak imagery, as my comprehension of the Japanese language matures as my mind, you start to notice, discover and rediscover aspects of the narrative that starts to unfold as the old vantage points wane and new one arise. As my own persuit in sequencial story telling both in writing and visuals bursts open the depth of this narrative Pandora's Box.

[@Stevem]

glad you enjoyedd

[@illustriouschin]

This was a brilliant video and in particular Pause And Select's contribution really hit the nail on the head with sociopolitical problems in the last few decades. Thanks for your hard work.

[@Stevem]

yeah Pause and Select (JOE) did a wonderful job

[@startingfromlevelone9510]

Moebius’s Arzach and Nausica were both huge influences on my favorite game series of all time, Panzer Dragoon. The game series focus on flight and a strange post apocalyptic world with bioengineered weapons and mutant monsters and you can see the influences of Arzach and Nausica in it pretty clearly.

[@hb23.]

nausicaa is easily one of my favorite films. it left such an impact on me, and i just recently got the manga. it's really interesting knowing this history!

[@Stevem]

thank youuu

[@niazakharova7936]

It’s my favorite movie and this video shed so much light on the production and the thought that was put into it, I really appreciate the work you put into this incredible video

[@TheNewYear75]

love that you’re highlighting this! my favorite manga

[@Stevem]

blessed

[@elijahguttman9289]

Thank you so very much for this awesome video! I've never seen anyone go into so much detail on Nausicaä, it's my favorite Ghibli film.

[@novae756]

Thank you for making this video ! I was planning to play it on background while drawing but it was so interesting that I couldn't take my eyes off of my screen. Nausicaa has always been my favourite movie since I was around 4 or 5 years old, and your video filled my gap of knowledge about it !

[@Stevem]

Still working on the subs but they should be okay for now

[@Stevem]

eh good enough

[@end-of-centurysurvivor2048]

Your editing is good man.

[@Stevem]

Big thank you to Pause and Select for being in the VIDEO!! check em here- kzbin.info/door/fpDNSkMPnmMwZHhUyplbZg

[@HpLyzeDeKiel]

This is one of the most passionate essays I have seen on this platform, the narration really immerged me in the making of this work. You can imagine the life of animators in 1980's Japan, which sheds a new light on the themes compared to a 2020 interpretation !

[@FilmmakerJ]

It must be said that Joe Hisaishi's music for Nausicaa, perhaps more than any other soundtrack he's done, is a stunning masterpiece of mixed genres and emotion. And it's an absolute shame that his name and his work is not held up at the same level as John Williams, Ennio Moricone, or Bernard Herman.

[@Stevem]

In the Japanese field he's pretty well respected in his own right. I don't know if Joe needs the acceptance of mainstream Hollywood figures or masses, man already says hes treated like a rock star when he goes to places like Italy

[@FilmmakerJ]

@@Stevem I'm not saying he would need it. You're right. What I am saying is I think it's lousy that cinephiles and critics don't speak on his work in a similar way or with a similar recognition that they would Williams or Morricone, because his work is in many instances equally as powerful and practically inseparable from the movies it accompanies, even if it isn't as easily hummable as Williams' work.

[@carlewen-lewis3305]

The manga is amazing, Kushana will forever be a warrior goddess to me.

[@Stevem]

her survival is pretty beautiful

[@edizgunes]

I LOVE KUSHANA 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😚😚😚

[@namvo3013]

The manga is waaaay better than movie, except ending

[@Ismael-kc3ry]

Kushana is definitely one of my favorite characters in the story

[@DIEGhostfish]

@@namvo3013 I like the ending even if it;s very dark. Rejecting a devil's bargain even if it means doing things the hard way, with no guarantee of success. And yey, maybe they can convince or threaten one of the smaller outposts to give up its secrets now that its primary mission is a failure.

[@blakechildress944]

This was better than what I was hoping for. Absolutely brilliant work, Steven!

[@bluebamboomusic6882]

Man I love when a new stevem video rolls around. I love the Nausicaa manga so much too.

[@Stevem]

thank youuuu!

[@loodwich]

I think that is one of the best deep studies of Nausicaä. For me, Nausica is the first "Anime from Japan" film that I saw when I was 12 years old. The film has a deep influence on me, but I saw only the sort version of "Warriors of the wind"" I remember the images, the argument, but I didn't know the names of the characters or the people that work on that film. Years later I found a book that talks about "the history of manga" and I found a page with the Mehve and the Ohmu talking about one manga "Original work of Miyazaki Nausicaa of the valley of the wind" at that time I already know Ghibli and the films of Kiki or Porco Rosso were my favorites, and I was waiting for Mononoke... So the film that I remember was done by Miyazaki, and I didn't know. I bought the comic by mail, to the US, because I couldn't find it in my country, and now is one of my favorite comics, just behind "The INCAL" "Le Cycle de Cyann (The Cyann Saga)" and "Appleseed". The film is incredible and the music evokes a lot of sensations. But for me "Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä" is the comic from Miyazaki, and the film is an introduction to it, but I feel that is not finished. I think that Hideaki Anno could finish it, but I think, like Steven, that Anno will not do that film with Miyazaki alive.

[@Stevem]

incal is a very cool read , appreciate the comment

[@greedthenyavaricious]

This was my favorite movie growing up. I read the manga in my last year of high school... and it's my favorite manga now, too! I can't believe that I'm still learning so much about the history of its production. Fantastic video!

[@Stevem]

thank youuu

[@caseymarieecker]

Such a brillant video! As a Miyazaki geek, you truly had me from start to finish. Nausicaa is always one of those works that will resonate with us forever

[@Stevem]

thank you Caseyy!

[@yama9065]

It is indeed THE best. Really hyped for this one!

[@strayship]

The prospect of a Hideaki Anno version of Nausicaä at some point in the future has me hyped. Just brilliant work here; looking forward to more!

[@Stevem]

anno vid coming eventuallly

[@strayship]

@@Stevem delightful!

[@Clara-jb6zm]

This video is seriously amazing, the editing, the script/narration, the passion behind it

[@TidePodChan]

I've wanted this video for a long long time

[@Stevem]

and here it is

[@benb405]

I'm blown away by the quality of this. Nausicaä especially the manga has had a powerful impact on me at different junctures in my life. Placing it within the larger context of its time and Miyazaki's own life is powerful. Thank you for this.

[@christiandolz6272]

This was some next level production essay, i really hope a documentary production company stumbles into your work someday and you get a good offer, congratulations.

[@Stevem]

lol cant say id take it, thats a lot of trust to put into strangers

[@noneed4me2n7]

These vids are very well researched and informative. Been a Miyazaki fan since the 80s and watching his art mature over time has been a treat. Thanks for sharing.

[@vilmospeter6599]

Fascinating , entertaining, lovely goodness! Thank you:)

[@Stevem]

thank you for watching!

[@thescotslair]

Nausicäa of the Valley of the Wind is one of my favorite movies ever. I knew it was originally a manga, but I might read it now that you shown more of it. Thank you!

[@Stevem]

please doo!! its pretty mind expanding after seeing the movie although the pace is much slower and its a slow builder

[@bigorna4875]

Finally someone talking about this masterpiece, glad I found your channel .

[@Stevem]

appreciate it

[@xanderuchida2398]

Can never get over you voice. Thanks again for this look into the life of the man himself, Miyazaki!

[@Stevem]

glad you enjoyed

[@DIEGhostfish]

I unironically first saw this as Warriors of the Wind ENTIRELY because of the robot they stuck on the cover that wasn't actually in the movie.

[@KaputOtter]

Oh my god. 26:16 So now I know why, in one of my favorite Miyazaki quotes, he is said to have SHOUTED at the conference for localizing Princess Mononoke: "NO CUTS!!!!! NO!!! CUTS!!!!" lmao NOW WE KNOW WHY

[@davidhoar75]

There was a lot of detail in this video and it gave me a rich understanding of the amount of energy and passion artists put into their work. An insightful and well delivered video, thanks for making this!

[@Stevem]

thank you for watchinggg

[@TheBigTaste]

Wow really grateful for this documentary!!!!!!! Compiles and contextualizes so much around this life changing story.

[@spence6572]

You and pause an iconic duo great video!

[@Stevem]

Joe did a great jobb

[@mr.gunzaku437]

You can hear the influence of Nausicaa in the music of RPGs that would come later for Final Fantasy and others during the Nintendo to Early PlayStation days.

[@Stevem]

chrono trigger especially

[@My_name_is_I.P._Freely]

Nausicaa was basically my childhood whenever I wasnt watching Revenge of the Sith. I loved this movie, and watched it almost every day. Me personally

[@YourFuturePresisdent]

Saw your last video, and you mentioned you animate your own videos. The art/animation in this video is beautiful, you’re very talented!

[@Stevem]

i appreciate the kind words

[@briochegrillee1689]

Man with a video that good on my favorite animated movie AND on one of the best manga i got to read, i'm subscribing and going on a binge of your channel.

[@Stevem]

appreciate it

[@Flugmorph]

letsgooooooooo

[@adrianhughes4482]

Naussica Of The Valley Of The Wind is my favorite movie and I was super surprised to see a video about it in my feed since it seems no one ever talks about it. I own the manga and i've read it multiple times and I freaking love it! great video man! I loved learning more about it, insta-sub.

[@joemolinaro3578]

I just got the hardcover box set for my birthday. I've watched the film over and over again to the point I can remember each and every scene and what happens next. The Manga was honestly exhilarating and breathtaking. Illustrations are beautiful and incredibly detailed. It explains the story and continues on with the war on humanity and the forest. It's humbled me and I've now been looking for more Ghibli Manga:)

[@ThePalacios123]

the interaction of dialogues between producers is fantastic, your video was excellent to watch

[@Stevem]

thank youuu

[@winraw6113]

Your quality is always chefs kiss

[@Stevem]

thankss lemon geistt

[@winraw6113]

@@Stevem you're welcome may the algorithm be kind 🌻

[@Stevem]

@@winraw6113 i really hope it willl be time will tell

[@MatheusMPL]

I've never been christian, nor even read the bible, but when I read Nausicaa's manga I thought myself "If Jesus were to exist, he would be Nausicaa".

[@whyjnot420]

I just heard you say that Porco Rosso is your favorite of his movies and now I see this with the statement from the getgo that it is your favorite of his works. This is precisely what I think. The following is a paste from a comment of mine elsewhere, since I simply don't want to rewrite what I said: "If anything it was Miyazaki's true magnum opus and a labor of love (and likely the root or major contributing factor to many of his personal demons) for over a decade, as it took 12 years, from 1982 to 1994 to create and publish. Making this manga not only showcases his beliefs, but was actually foundational in creating the mindset he had by the time he started to make his most famous movies, long before this came out. To note is that the first film he made after Nausicaa's completion was Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke). It is plain as day to see he was tackling the demons created by his evolving views with that film, views that were to a good extent either modified or created by his work on Nausicaa. This is an epic story that I rank alongside of Dune as what I count as the greatest works of fiction in print. In terms of anime & manga I rank it amongst Blame! (the manga, with its creator and artist, Tsutomu Nihei being my favorite manga/comic artist ever in terms of the actual drawings themselves), the shows Texhnolyze and Haibane Renmei (which speak for themselves if you watch and try to understand them) and the movie The Wings of Honneamise (which I count alongside Fantasia as one of the 2 greatest animations of all time, the actual moment where I point to say "this is when anime officially became an art form in its own right" as well as the bar I hold animation to on technical merits, alongside Fantasia). I think that should get across just how highly I think of it. I will literally recommend this to anyone who enjoys fiction as it is far more than just the sci-fantasy that it looks like at first glance. I have forced my old, out of print copies of the English translation into peoples reading lists with emphasis. Even for people who don't usually go anywhere near any form of comic or graphic novel. Its main character is literally the only fictional character I could say I fell in love with. Personally I initially became a massive fan of the original English release of the Nausicaa movie back when I was around 7 or 8, a year or two after it had been butchered and released as Warriors of the Wind (this is the reason for the over a decade between it and Princess Mononoke being released in English via Disney and the subsequent release of Ghibli movies officially via Disney's license). Though since I did not know better and was a kid, that version was still something special. To the point that literally the first thing I ever punched into a search engine in the 90s was its title. Leading me to the actual version of the movie properly subbed. As well as informing me of the mangas existence. Which I then finally tracked down a boxset of back in 02, the 4 volume Viz perfect collection version. (getting a better translated and unflipped 7 volume copy later)" The initial bit of that comment was my praise of Porco Rosso, which then went on to emphasize that Nausicaa is by orders of magnitude his greatest work before saying that.

[@wolfwoof2000]

The quality of this video is astonishing, was scotched from beginning to end. I learned a lot in many themes

[@Stevem]

thank you!

[@videoscota7399]

Dude what an intro

[@Stevem]

thank you:)

[@RMacca]

Great video! Your cat screaming at you at the end was hilarious.

[@Stevem]

lol she always is

[@LightFykki]

I feel like the story you told here could be a movie on its own. A lot of scenes that you narrated feels like something directly out of a live-action or even an anime movie. A lot of drama, struggles, emotional tensions, but even payoffs. You did a very good job retelling this story.

[@Stevem]

i wouldnt be surprised, a lot of the accounts are from toshio suzuki and he has a way of extracting the drama in a story. If one day this is turned into a docudrama about the birth of studio ghibli, it could be fitting

[@AndresCiambotti]

Brilliant making of, thank you very much! Both "Starting Point" are such incredible books, I loved the great effort this video has in order to convey perfectly the tragic and crazily funny this story is!

[@Stevem]

thank youuuu

[@AndresCiambotti]

@@Stevem Btw, yesterday when I mentioned the forbidden "solar..." word, thinking back on Future Boy Conan, one can feel a certain hopeful message. But then, when you watch the latest documentaries that came out in the past years on Miya-san... You can definitely see his pessimism growing bigger and harder...

[@Stevem]

@@AndresCiambotti he's been pretty pessimistic for a long time, however he rarely lets it effect the projects he's working on, the original novel future boy conan was based on, to Miyazaki was far to bleak so he changed it

[@morpickedfields3844]

i have been waiting for this video for over 3 months and i’m so glad you finally released it :D

[@Stevem]

got theereee eventualllyyy

[@zindayn]

Thank yo so much for making this video. I've honestly been inspired by many of your videos to work harder on what i love to do.

[@EricMontreal22]

You always have wonderful videos, but this really is a step beyond--beautiful work.

[@Stevem]

thank youu

[@popgas3821]

This is the first in-depth narrative I saw about Nausica. The amount of hardwork and effort poured into this first Miyazaki film is just mind-boggling. And it's only the beginning.

[@Stevem]

not even the first see my Cagliostro video that production was even shorter

[@popgas3821]

@@Stevem will watch it definitely! Thanks.

[@XiaVods]

I stumbled on this by accident and man your style is so good, you're so engaging and smooth with words

[@Stevem]

thank youu for the kind words im glad you found it

[@nathanb5579]

I love the way you read the quotes. Cracking me up

[@DaltonKevinM]

I wish I could delete the memory of watching Nausicaa so I could watch it and be completely blown away again.

[@Stevem]

you read it ?

[@DaltonKevinM]

@@Stevem Admittedly, I was speaking about the anime (which happens to be uncategorically my favorite move of all time), but yes. I've read 3 different releases of the manga: First, the paperback sized release from Viz media. Then when I went to Japan I learned the copy Viz used was originally A4 so I bought that despite being terrible at kanji, and then I found the same A4 version in English in a collectible shop when I returned to the states, so of course I bought that. The name Miyazaki has become a promise to me of quality and imagination - a promise he (and by extension his studio) has never broken. I don't even like RPGs and I am seriously contemplating buying Ni No Kuni

[@Stevem]

@@DaltonKevinM Im glad youre enjoying it all, although heads up Ni No Kuni hasnt got much to do with Ghibli all things considered. At one point though miyazaki was going to make a game about bugs at nintendo, which never came to be sadly

[@supramentalmanifestation]

Wow, Brother, what a great video! I've had Starting Point and Turning Point in my library for years, but unread. You've inspired me. And Nausicaä has always been in my Miyazaki top 5, and now I understand much more why that is. 1,000,000 thanks!

[@Stevem]

thank you dude glad you enjoyeddd

[@Grnvolpe]

This is far beyond why I was expecting. Great job, It’s worth rewatching

[@Stevem]

thank you!

[@Evolved_Skeptic]

*_Nausicaä & The Valley of The Wind_* had such a profound impact on me. The VHS with the english dub was one of the very first videos I'd watched on VHS. I've got both DVD & Blueray versions since, but I've always wanted to see it in a theatre. The idea of scientists creating an artificial ecology, complete with colossal insectoids was extraordinary & much of my core beliefs about opposing polluting technologies & industries were formed from seeing this film... There have been many other times, where I've seen some amazing individual who had been influenced by this film on the news - testing an IRL gliderplane like Nausicaä's - or referring to the film while discussing their own life's work. It's truly amazing.

[@tojiroh]

This is the kind of documentary that should air on NatGeo. Quality of writing, research, the right amounts of humour... Well done.

[@Stevem]

:)

[@KnjazNazrath]

A brilliant video which ended bittersweet for me as I've been looking for that Tsurumi book for two decades now and there's still no English translation so....yup...it's a hard life being a thanatologist...

[@HydraSpectre1138]

The Nausicaä soundtrack is really great. It balances between ‘80s upbeat synthpop like what was popular back then with a foreboding proto-synthwave score similar to John Carpenter films, Blade Runner or The Terminator. I could even say Nausicaä is heavily underrated in terms of Ghibli/Miyazaki scores and ‘80s proto-synthwave soundtracks. It is not brought up as much as synthwave inspirations like Escape from New York, Blade Runner, The Terminator, Top Gun, or even AKIRA. It's also one of the best things to introduce kids to synthwave to. It's more family-friendly than most of John Carpenter's films or Blade Runner but it's not as outdated and cheesy as something like He-Man. For family-friendly (PG-13 and below) synthwave works, I would recommend this, Big Trouble in Little China, and Top Gun.

[@Stevem]

john carpender is a king

[@chrisr6794]

Great video. Nausicaa was my gateway into anime. It raised the bar in a way that made everything else I was watching appear comparatively shallow and weak. Didn't know it had such a troubled and turbulent production, or that it had such a profound impact on Miyazaki himself. I certainly never saw Nausicaa as being 'unfinished' but I'd be interested as heck in seeing a version Miyazaki would call complete.

[@Stevem]

theres a saying that no art is ever complete only abandoned i think he means in that sense, the film did have some scenes cut though

[@AndrewS-vu4ji]

I LOVED my time with this manga. Miyazaki's storytelling and worldbuilding skills are amazing, and I completely agree with the opening quote. Nausicaa completely filled my itch for Miyazaki storytelling in a way binging all of his movies just can't do. It feels like... a more complete work than his movies.

[@Stevem]

its longer and wider for sure and ive been thinking about how hard this must have been to read in its original manga form because mine is a4 size and its real dense god damnnn

[@youusedtocallmeonmyperfect8973]

Ever since I saw your Sherlock Hound video I knew you were a beautiful creator for retrospective on some of my favorite creators. Speaking of Miyazaki’s early work like that one… Anne of Green Gables anime is truly something beautiful imo

[@Stevem]

Great show even if Miyazaki was booted off production during the earlier EPs

[@wichersham]

I’m a life long anime fan in Japan. I can tell this video is extremely well researched and meticulous. Well done.

[@Stevem]

thank you!

[@ossia_keys]

Was hoping for more about the manga itself but the behind the scenes stuff was interesting, too

[@greenhowie]

Never heard of Horus: Prince of the Sun before. Started watching it just now, it's really good animation - years ahead of its time.

[@Stevem]

yeah hit me pretty hard the first i saw it

[@clemfandango6897]

my favorite! the art, the music, SO GOOD

[@Stevem]

good stuff

[@themeatpopsicle]

Every time I watch or read another account of the making of Nausicaa, I fall further in love with the film

[@M0CK1NGB1RDD]

I found this movie when I was 4 years old in a Costco and watched it on repeat for years after. I forgot it was such an integral part of my childhood and teachings.

[@Mister_Clean]

Had me hooked to the screen the entire time Your cat is great btw

[@Stevem]

appreaciate it

[@Mister_Clean]

@@Stevem You're one hell of a documentarian. Thanks, king.

[@Stevem]

@Mr. Clean 🙏

[@joao_calado]

Exceptional video Strven! One of your best works :) Nausicaa was allways one of my all time favorite movies, damnn, it's even one of the first environmental movies if not the first. Defenetly an ECO seal of approval

[@Stevem]

see Miyazaki talks about this at one point saying that eco cant be a core of a film concretely and that wasn't really what the plan was but of course, he is pro eco movements

[@korwashere]

Great one mate

[@Stevem]

thanks kor :)

[@mysmartphonechannel]

Man, these documentaries are awesome.

[@--Paws--]

I really like how you including the animators in that montage.

[@ChaseTremaine]

This was such an illuminating exploration of things I didn't know about a movie I already loved. What's craziest to me is to hear how much creative freedom completely different animators had on their own scenes, yet how beautifully cohesive the movie is as a whole, as if Miyazaki drew it all by himself. Astounding work, and it makes me want to watch other movies that these men animated -- especially pre-digital ones.

[@Stevem]

miyazaki gave leeway to anno(sometimes) and kanada everyone else not exactly lol , man is a absolute fiend when it comes to corrections expecting anywhere between 3 to 10 on each frame

[@ChaseTremaine]

@@Stevem Yikes that's insane. But hey! Can't argue with the results. Someone has to be the bottleneck for quality control. Also, thanks for responding! :)

[@Stevem]

@@ChaseTremaine It does look good though the argument would be that miyas changes are super minute most of the time and that could be better spent drawing new frames over minor adjusts of the upper eye shape