Week 4: Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli

"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" is a manga created by Hayao Miyazaki. The first thing that fascinates me is the world setting between the mix of medieval and industrial technology filled with insect monsters. Miyazaki always amazes how vast and incredible his artistic vision of his fantasy world. In addition, his incredible creative vehicles that fit in his world is what I also love about his work. The story starts off very adventurous and gives a glimpse of the danger that is taken over by these monsters and the people's struggle of survival.

I have watched a lot of Miyazaki movies during my childhood and this manga reminded a lot of his classic movies like "Castle in the Sky", "Howl's Moving Castle", etc. And what they all have in common is the fusion between ancient industrialization and World War 2 technology. Back in the day, I thought all of his works were somehow connected in the same universe due to how similar their aesthetics were. I have always admired Miyazaki's creativity and plot ideas, creating this believable and fantasy world.

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