Nusicaa is a wonderful girl. I should know, I am the voice of her father in the English dub. "King Jhil". "Insects and humans cannot live in the same world, You know that."
Nausicaa is an interesting departure from the normal rules of protagonists... she doesn't really have a character arc; she starts the film pretty much as she ends it, already knowing the secret of the toxic forest, already possessing her almost supernatural abilities, and ultimately a figure of prophecy. It's hard to make such a "chosen one" character likeable (as the new Lucasfilm discovered with Rey), and yet Miyazaki pulls this off easily. And I think part of this is because the story is not really about Nausicaa; it's about the world around her. Because Nausicaa's world is so different to ours, in exploring it, Nausicaa has to play the role of a sort Gulliver in his travels. Nausicaa is a paragon, almost a messianic figure, and the character arc is not hers, but rather those of the characters around her, as they realize that the example she sets is the one to follow, rather than continuing the cycle of violence and ultimate destruction.
There were supposed to be fringes on her pants. Nausicaaa was never meant to be any kind of sex idol. Horrny Boys demean this film....The film by itself is just fine..
One of the things that I noticed about Nausicaä, is her love for nature and curiosity. Despite being so young, she commands her village like a queen and tries her best to understand the Bugs Gods.
@David Troutman When I first watched this movie on hbo max in September 2020. I thought Nausicaä was a gorgeous princess. But naive I thought she was naive at the beginning of the film.
I don’t blame you she was very naive but I’ll tell you one thing all human beings are sometimes that’s what makes us human that’s what makes Nausicaa human because without naiveness then who are we yes I’m aware Nausicaa is naive but at least she never gave up she’s probably one of the role models I look up to Disney princesses sometimes but Nausicaa she’s better and quite beautiful to
You know what I think we’re all a little naive sometimes but that’s the best part that’s what makes us human if we didn’t have naiveness what would make us human
@@davidtroutman4483 mhm - it's our ability to rise up beyond that naivete and accept that we still have much to learn that ascends us beyond homo sapiens and into the realm of humans. that said, there's not that many humans around, is there?
Nausicaa is a beacon of light that everyone should aspire to be. If you are lucky enough to know someone as special as that in your life, never let go of them. Cherish them. Their beauty is often fleeting and dearly missed once gone.
That person is our Inner Being our Higher Power. We will cherish them as they cherish us now...despite our obstinate clinging to the misinformation we were fed as children...the stuff that took us out of The Garden of Eden.
I was this person but this personality made people around me take advantage of this and now I just don't express myself anymore and I become ruder and ruder everyday
The first time I watched this movie years ago, I cried when she continued to calm and call to Teto even when he bit her. Every since then I've been striving to be as kind and brave as her
If you read the comics too, which further on the original movie's premise and story, it genuinely opens up an insane amount of detail in this world. One part that sticks out to me from reading it was a scene in which a Tolmekian soldier inhales poisonous gas/spores from the Jungle and immediately begins hemorrhaging from his lungs, Nausicaa wastes no time in quite literally sucking out the blood from his throat and trachea to breath and save his life, regardless of the secondhand risk she could take from the toxins. It's both intense and yet a gentle moment.
I've wanted to start the manga, but wish i could get it on the phone and padd (never mind the picture, I cast to a big monitor). i just haven't found it, yet.
She always has a place in my heart after 26 yrs. Her compassion and selfless sacrifice is so impressed toward not just with her people but also living beings... the message of co-existing and living in harmony are seen thru entire movie...
Solid breakdown. I am going to show this to my Environmental Biology class. Arguably the greatest story ever told and arguably the greatest fictional character ever created.
Humans inherently fear the unknown not because we're selfish and ignorant but because we are the product of the world around us. The optimistic, trusting, and content ape never became our ancestors because the cynical, paranoid, and fearful ape avoided becoming lunch. That's not to say that I don't admire tolerance and understanding. On the contrary, the ability to look past our instincts and reach a deeper understanding of the world around us is one of humanity's greatest gifts. Yet neither can I condemn those who do fear the unknown; an instinct honed over millions of years isn't something to dismiss lightly. Rather, you should acknowledge and respect that part of yourself before you can move past it (ironically in much the same way you would acknowledge and respect the unknown).
The thing is that we seem to not be enough afraid of the consequences of our actions than we are with keep living in the world the way we are. Basically, its impossible to keep living with just that fear. We need to have the understanding that this princess had in the movie. Or, Im pretty sure, our future it wont be far distant from what we see there. (I totally understand your point and respect, just wanted to add a lil stuff to the conversation)
Our ancestors didn't become lunch, but in some lineages, they lost connection with the rest of the nature. Maybe with the Neolithic revolution, I don't know
This is a very "survival of the fittest" narrative that forgets that the foundation of human development is community and bonding, including with animals. The reason we have been able to domesticate so many is because of bonds established with them, even on their own accord like with cats. The history of humam behaviour doesn't end at fear, and fear hasn't always and been successful in keeping us from being lunch. Indigenous peoples around the world figured out how to live alongside the scary creatures, it is an entirely modern and western notion that we developed from fear. We didn't. Fear is natural, but its not foundational to humanity, at least not by itself
@@cthellis I could watch this movie again. Or many many times over. I watched this movie and I found Nausicaä to be cute and or gorgeous but naive. I thought she was to naive at first. Hell maybe she is just a naive girl. But it all worked out in the end for her.
The Video Game Hunger 01 Again and again and again! And sure, she is naive. But in the same way that, like... Captain America is naive. With firm and admirable convictions that you can’t help but get behind.
For me, this isn't only my favorite Ghibli film, it's my favorite standalone film in general. Heck, I've had "The Days Long Gone" stuck in my head on and off for the past DECADE. I also rewatched it recently and it was even better than I remembered it.
@@cthellis It's officially Ghibli. Actually made by the exact same team behind Ghibli, just that it is one year before its offcial foundation. Or then tell me why does the Ghibli logo appears before the movie starts?
For all the praise supposedly more "realistic" protagonist get in fiction, I will forever be drawn more towards those who are simply good and loving for the sake of it 😊
Problem is it’s not as compelling so it’s much more difficult to make that character likeable. I also like villains who are evil for the sake of it, but same problem where some villains are dumb and some are well made.
The manga goes even further in some aspects, for example in it we find out that the forrest of corruption has actually cleaned a sizeable area of land in its center, and sadly a human who goes there would die because their bodies adapted to the toxic world outside the forrest. Humanity as it is now is not allowed in this figurative and literal garden of eden as they are now and only through hundrets of years will they be able to live freely again IF they make the right choices.
Yup. It's rather funny how some commenters talked about the connection of Nausicaa's world and ours just because both (at the moment) uses mask to live on while in the book (*SPOILER ALERT*) the mask helps, but not as much as the changed physiology of the humans.
I saw this in theatres a few months ago. Definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. The conservation themes are definitely more alive than ever and it really resonated with me. Great video!
I love this film. It's one of my top 5 of all time. Nausicaa was always such a huge inspiration for me since I first saw it when it came out of dvd (my grandma got it for me on a whim because she knew I loved anime). Since then, this movie has only gotten more relevant over the years. We can truly learn a lot about her and relate it to the world around us. Thank you for doing this video. This movie needs more love for sure.
I just watched this movie last night for the first time and it instantly became one of my favorites!! Now I’m watching every RUclips commentary video ever made about it lol Thanks for making this!
Thank you so much for this video. Watching it as a kid in 1984 was a very powerful thing but I didn't understand the message until now, as an adult. This video is a reminder to look and handle things differently in various lenses than just with a "kill it with fire' switch. We need this now more than ever with what's going on currently.
If you read the manga they go way deeper into her character and in the end she starts being hailed as a goddess/holy messenger/saint type character and they execute that amazingly
this movie is one of my favourites, i remember watching it when i was very young and its message stuck with me to this day. thanks to this film i learned not to judge things at first glance, and to stay curious. and that fear serves no one.
Nausicäa and the Valley of the Winds is together with Castle in the Sky my TopTier movie. No movie other than these two are ever gonna come close to the love and admiration I have for them
FYI, the CDC has changed its guidance on masks. The point in the video still stands, that people shouldn't be stockpiling medical supplies, but the CDC now recommends covering your face in public. The link in the description (which mentions this a bit) has this to say: CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
@@Kamimashita I wish there was a movie and or series that took place in the same world as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. One studio Ghibli movie I remember and enjoy watching everytime is Princess Mononoke. When I was younger I thought there was a second Princess Mononoke movie.
I have one favourite scene in the movie. It shows what Nausicaa can do but doesn't want to. It is the scene when soldiers kill her father and she enters berserk mode. And it's so fucking epic, when pacifist girl kills a squad of soldiers with a single stick.
Studio Ghibli and Joe Hisaishi were years ahead of it's time. These movies can be rewatched and there can be so much to learn and impact it can have on society.
Nausicaa was way ahead of it's time for a movie from 1984, and doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Many people credit Aladdin , Pocahontas, Anastasia, or Mulan for having the 1st brave and fearless female protaganist, but that honor really goes to Nausicaa. Nausicaa wasn't treated like a stereotypical damsel in distress, or just a romantic reward for a male lead. In my opinion, Nausicaa is the greatest female protagonist. She is a kind and compassionate person who hates having to fight, and just wants people to stop killing, along with protecting her people, and the creatures of the jungle. She sees value in creatures that others falsely judge as pests or dangers. The movie wasn't preachy either. It didn't have characters thinking low of her, because she's a girl or something, like in movies like Mulan, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, or Birds of Prey. It didn't have to try making the men look weak, to make the heroine look better by comparison. It was empowering purely through show. Nausicaa wasn't a perfect character either, even she has flaws. When her bed ridden father was killed by an invading kingdom, she snaps and attacks the men responsible. 2 scenes later, we see her terrified of herself for having the urge to kill, when all she really wants is for the killing to stop. This movie really deserves more love and recognition, not to mention how great the animation, music, and English voice cast was.
I watched my old childhood anime again today, she's still my childhood crush. This "cartoon' was my favorite style as a kid (I didn't know it was called anime) This anime is one of the anime's that made me who I am today.
Just the title of your video put a smile on my face. It's so hard to be like her, but at least, if we try, just a little bit, we can be better. I'm sure a lot of people already gave you this advise, but if haven't, read the manga, it's a masterpiece. If Nausicaa is great in the movie, she is simply amazing in the manga, one of the greatest character ever written.
This is a nice insight of the movie. But i think what astounds me more is the manga version. Although being very different than the movie, it brings up much more interesting topic. Like why biodiversity is probably better for our long term survival, how nature can’t truly be pure/good, technological advancement is almost linear to environment destruction and many more. The sci-fi elements in the manga are also more prominent than in the movie. The manga being made in 1982-1994, surprises me with the topics that can stay relevant to our current life. For example (spoiler) : The all consuming mold chapter is similar to our recent superbugs problem. When an organism have achieved extreme resilience to the environment, it needs to be balanced with other organisms, or else both the organism and the environment will suffer in the long run. We solved superbugs by using microbiotes transplant from another healthy donor. Overtime the superbugs number will decrease by the competition and either die or become another part of the recipient’s microbiome. Exactly like the case of the giant mold. (Spoiler) But the best part in my opinion is at the end of the manga. Humans often view nature as environment that suit us, or something that are dangerous for our livelihood. Hence why we need to reshape it to our will or preserve it at all cost. But in the end nausicaa views nature as natural laws of the universe. Purity and corruption is nature. What transpires throughout history is inherently caused by mere molecular (atoms, quarks, etc.) reactions, and we are no master to them. And as nihilistic it all may be, energy equilibrium will catch us all. So, keep on doing what you are doing. Be fearful if you want to, courageous if you need to. And most of all, enjoy your umwelt.. :)
People fear the things that are different or unknown. After all it’s our nature. But if we never try to interact with it, we will never know the joys or pains that come with it. Let’s just do it
Great vid! Nausicaa is probably the perfect animation in terms of accessibility as an intro to the philosophical "other". Nausicaa warns about the danger of "othering" rather ingeniously by making "the other" the insects. Can you imagine a creature more unlike us? But that's the point, these beings are different, and yet necessary and not on our terms but theirs. And the movie revealing that to the audience in a genuine way makes all the difference. Because we, the viewers, just like the rest of the cast don't know the Ohmu are needed in the beginning. Additionally something that can be interesting to ponder as an aside is how the Ohm are always presented with this eastern "gong" (ik that's not exactly it) sound if you will. "Om" is also the sacred sound from Hinduism. From a western frame of reference this "othering" takes on new dimensions. Feel free to look up "the other" in philosophy to see what I mean. Oh and on top of all this let's not forget Nausicaa is a respected (non-sexualized) female warrior scientist princess. It's befitting that an animation made in 1984 with a protagonist as different as her compared with her contemporaries is about "the other". It's amazing, always will be.
I respect this post sm. I think young me learned ~understanding~ from Nausicaa and I'm so happy about it! ~stumbling thru RUclips for Nausicaa edits to show some key moments from my favorite Miyazaki film to a group of elementary kids
both her and Tnajiro from demon slayer are examples of good role models in my opinion. the strength and willingness to do what's right and the empathy and compassion needed to keep our human hearts intact.
This video is great. It explains so deeply every reason why Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is my favorite Studio Ghibli movie of all. She is the epitome of love and caring. Also, not to sound like a weird astrology prophet or anything, but as a Cancer, I oddly just realized why I may have more in common with Nausicaa than I realized before. Supposedly, Cancers can be very lovingly protective and caring. From your description section and the way you explained her attributes in the movie, I realized that I just innately related to her as a character. Her caring and understanding is what drew me to her more than any other Ghibli character has. Also, this is Japan's favorite Ghibli character, so I side with the people over all lol. She is truly a strong female hero who, for her strength and love of people and nature, I have come to love so much as an animated older sister of sorts. She does share the same instinctual fear, but she has learned to use sympathy first above all.
After everything that has happened this past year and during the summer of last year, Nausicaa (among other inspirational figures to me) has been a solid example of the type of human I strive to be and meet in this world. I believe there are more than there are less. Not everyone is seeking gratification through acknowledgement, but to empower those whom they reach and hope to encourage.
Nausicaa had such a great impression on me as a child. I was always very curious but the move bolstered my love for nature and told me that it was ok to not be afraid of the unknown and protect those creatures that others would just smash on the sidewalk. I’ve love insects, fungi, animals and it weirds me out to see so much hate for our neighboring species. It makes me so sad. It goes without saying that Nausicaa is my favorite movie.
Nope just Shameful, When everything shut down, there were cases in places like china, that the pollution of areas started to vanish, and I was just thinking "wow it wouldn't take too long for earth to heal things if humanity just stopped being so obsessed with their own greed. I remember when a "Zombie outbreak" was popular to fantasize about, and how a lot of people said they would survive. But after seeing how people are too weak to even put on a mask when they leave their homes, or just not crowd together for activities that they probably have done over and over again to the point it's just boring and stale. And it's embarrassing to see, it shouldn't take someone personally getting it or their loved ones to recognize that this is serious, and that you aren't invincible or protected by whatever you think you are. And now because of enough people being selfish, the virus has grown past its original records, and now, it has mutated.
@@lullabysorrow5746 To be fair, that virus is an invisible threat, so it's harder for people to recognise it as one. We get used to things quickly, so the high death rate doesn't scare people anymore, they're just tired of it.
Yeah Nausicaa is awesome and your right man we do need someone like Nausicaa hence why Nausicaa has inspired many of my heroines in my stories I write at school after all Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are my influences
Great video! You should cite that you are quoting from Heidegger though! You’re totally right about the parallels between his ontological philosophy of technology and Miyazaki.
this movie does what princess mononoke trys and fails to do. the second scene mononoke is in is literally her trying to murder humans but nausicaa loves everyone equally
thanks for talking about this underappreciated masterpiece. this movie is one of a couple of media pieces that heavily influenced me growing up. it might not contributed to me thinking that humans are like a parasite to nature and the planet as a whole. that opinion simply came from observing humanity and their selfcentered greed for almost 30 years. it's not like I'm not also guilty of it, but realization is the first step to change
alas, like Nausicaa, we must find a middle ground that produces actual results - humans can be better than leeches and we certainly aren’t flawless naturalists either. try to lead by example, clean up your local park whenever you go there - people see us doing things like that, they’re reminded of how easy it is to help the planet instead of watching yet another piece of human (created!) garbage fly by!
@@we-must-live I agree with you on that. Im may have these thoughts and opinions, but they don't kerp me from trying to be an example with doing things that help people and nature alike
An elegantly crafted video essay, Kamimashita. This was a pleasure to watch. I have an amazing professor who told me that their favorite Studio Ghibli (or slightly pre-Studio Ghibli, haha) film was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, which I had never heard of before. The films in general, are not my cup of tea, but I trust that they have good taste and thought I'd check it out. After watching just one trailer and your video, I am convinced I need to see the whole film. Nausicaa and I have a lot in common, namely our appreciation, curiosity, and fascination with nature; I love the underlying conservation themes of the film and never expected I was going to be able to relate to it and its protagonist in such a way. It seems a very profound film, certainly relevant, as you describe, to our current state and the ongoing crises facing the environment and us today.
Just subscribed!! Beautiful lessons indeed!! I loved this movie so much, watched it just a few days ago and it's message is timeless, and more important than ever as you say. I hope we as humanity use this time for reflection and building a better future. We are all One, and deeply, beautifully interconnected. Just the thought fills me with so much awe and gratitude. It's actually more natural to live in peaceful coexistance than in the harsh, uncompassionate reality we live in now. Big love my friend!!
I consider this film as one of my top 10 science fiction movies of all time, and wish adult film buffs wouldn't ignore it or dismiss it as just manga or a cartoon. Hey you out there, sit down and watch this with your kids. I was in my 20s and happened on "Warriors Of The Wind" by accident late one night on HBO (subscription cable, remember) and it blew me away. I had never seen anything like it before. Girl boss? Here's one for you. One of the best women heroes , ever. I have a theory. Nausicca remains Princess rather than Queen because Lord Yupa and King Gil are brothers, and Yupa chose to remain a Ranger (which is what Aragon did before the war) rather than take the throne himself, to do Her work. An excellent review.
What I love about Nausicaa is that she doesn't have a character arc; at the end of the movie, she remains exactly the same way she was at the beginning. It's not her who changed, it's us and everyone around her. That image of her dressed in blue and walking on the golden Ohm tentacles as if it's a field still gets me. On another unrelated note, Teto the fox-squirrel is freakin adorable.
This is excellent. Thank you. Just watched the movie for the first time and was very impressed. Deeply emotionally and intellectually compelling. This video was a great follow-up. Appreciated seeing your disclaimer about masks (I did a double take before checking the date haha!). The point is unfortunately still well taken about how selfish folks in certains parts of the world have been. Whether it is hoarding masks, hand sanitizer, vaccines, etc. and climate change is of course another story. Nevertheless, this movie was such a balm for all that! We can all be her, and we need to.
We see Nausicaä be even more of a mother to everyone and everything she meets in the manga. When the giant warrior bonds to her, she names it Ohma, which means innocent child in the language of her people. She knows of the cataclysmic destruction it can bring, but hopes she can prevent it from causing harm.
We Are (also) All (just) Compost in Training! boom, never did I think Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind & Pat the Bunny would appear at once, but hell, Mr. Schneeweis would probably like the valley of the wind, wherever he is now...
I think the best thing about this movie is that the antagonists are clearly motivated by self preservation rather than evil mustache twirling domination of the world. The people are right to fear the jungle, because it is toxic and kills them, but they are also WRONG because the jungle purifies the toxins of the world, their lack of understanding leading to continued reliance on a doomed attempt to fight back the jungle. Nausicaa's truest strength, in my view, is that she sets aside fear, seeks to understand the jungle, and through understanding, comes to realize greater truths about her own world. There are so many layers and meanings to this movie.
If you really want to dive into the philosophy of Nausicaä, read the manga! The movie only covers the first 2 mangas and there are 7 of them! It goes into way more depth and the plot is totally different. The movie is still an absolute masterpiece though! Long live Hayao Miyazaki!
Nausicaa is the best female animated character. It's so difficult to portray kindness, gentleness and understanding as strengths in modern media. She's only strong against other humans when she's enraged, yet she's strong in kindness and gentleness when everyone is afraid except her. Also, yes, She's the sexiest Ghibli character ever. There is no denying that. She also gives this air that no matter how much game you have, she probably would still be unattainable as a mate.
nausicaa is a false protagonist. she doesn't do as much harm as other humans, but she does do harm. she's a hero only relative to the other humans. the jungle is the true protagonist of the story
Miyazaki worked on a Nausicaa manga before the movie and it totals five volumes. The film barely gets in to the second volume so there is much more story for anyone who was left wanting more :)
Nusicaa is a wonderful girl. I should know, I am the voice of her father in the English dub. "King Jhil". "Insects and humans cannot live in the same world, You know that."
It's an honor that you came across this video! Great work, not just in Nausicaa but in all of your roles.
@@Kamimashita I will take that as a very nice compliment. Thank you.
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@@gargantuaism I saw and met Chris Sarandon in 2016. He was Kurotowa in English dub too. You two did very good. :D
You rock !!! Nausicaa is my hero as a young woman !!
Nausicaa is an interesting departure from the normal rules of protagonists... she doesn't really have a character arc; she starts the film pretty much as she ends it, already knowing the secret of the toxic forest, already possessing her almost supernatural abilities, and ultimately a figure of prophecy. It's hard to make such a "chosen one" character likeable (as the new Lucasfilm discovered with Rey), and yet Miyazaki pulls this off easily. And I think part of this is because the story is not really about Nausicaa; it's about the world around her. Because Nausicaa's world is so different to ours, in exploring it, Nausicaa has to play the role of a sort Gulliver in his travels. Nausicaa is a paragon, almost a messianic figure, and the character arc is not hers, but rather those of the characters around her, as they realize that the example she sets is the one to follow, rather than continuing the cycle of violence and ultimate destruction.
@David Troutman I wonder if there will ever be a movie and or series that takes place in the same world as the world this movie takes place in.
Incredibly well said
There is a manga
@@brentonwindle8275 Yes, and it's pretty epic.
@@ariochiv yeah it is when my brother was stationed in Japan he picked up the hard back two volume for my dad we both read it and loved every page
Nausicaa, The best movie which took me fifteen minutes to realise the lead wore pants.
Yeah, would have added some stripes or knee wrinkles to clarify that
@@seanwhitehall4652 xD there are a lot of discussions like this
There were supposed to be fringes on her pants. Nausicaaa was never meant to be any kind of sex idol. Horrny Boys demean this film....The film by itself is just fine..
she has yellow pants. doesn’t quite work if you’re colorblind, but focusing on the color helps
@@fireking2343 I could easily watch this movie again. I watched it on Hbomax around September 2020.
One of the things that I noticed about Nausicaä, is her love for nature and curiosity. Despite being so young, she commands her village like a queen and tries her best to understand the Bugs Gods.
@David Troutman When I first watched this movie on hbo max in September 2020. I thought Nausicaä was a gorgeous princess. But naive I thought she was naive at the beginning of the film.
I don’t blame you she was very naive but I’ll tell you one thing all human beings are sometimes that’s what makes us human that’s what makes Nausicaa human because without naiveness then who are we yes I’m aware Nausicaa is naive but at least she never gave up she’s probably one of the role models I look up to Disney princesses sometimes but Nausicaa she’s better and quite beautiful to
You know what I think we’re all a little naive sometimes but that’s the best part that’s what makes us human if we didn’t have naiveness what would make us human
@@davidtroutman4483 mhm - it's our ability to rise up beyond that naivete and accept that we still have much to learn that ascends us beyond homo sapiens and into the realm of humans. that said, there's not that many humans around, is there?
Nausicaa is a beacon of light that everyone should aspire to be. If you are lucky enough to know someone as special as that in your life, never let go of them. Cherish them. Their beauty is often fleeting and dearly missed once gone.
This made me want to cry, because I am that person… but people around me don’t realise that…
That person is our Inner Being our Higher Power. We will cherish them as they cherish us now...despite our obstinate clinging to the misinformation we were fed as children...the stuff that took us out of The Garden of Eden.
@@georgiagalaxy heh, ‘Georgia of the Galaxy of the… Stellar Wind!’
I was this person but this personality made people around me take advantage of this and now I just don't express myself anymore and I become ruder and ruder everyday
@@gl0wingb0nes let me see your rudeness, I doubt it outshines yer beauty!
The first time I watched this movie years ago, I cried when she continued to calm and call to Teto even when he bit her. Every since then I've been striving to be as kind and brave as her
If you read the comics too, which further on the original movie's premise and story, it genuinely opens up an insane amount of detail in this world. One part that sticks out to me from reading it was a scene in which a Tolmekian soldier inhales poisonous gas/spores from the Jungle and immediately begins hemorrhaging from his lungs, Nausicaa wastes no time in quite literally sucking out the blood from his throat and trachea to breath and save his life, regardless of the secondhand risk she could take from the toxins. It's both intense and yet a gentle moment.
I've wanted to start the manga, but wish i could get it on the phone and padd (never mind the picture, I cast to a big monitor). i just haven't found it, yet.
This movie changed my life and should literally be watched by every man, woman, and child on this beautiful planet
She always has a place in my heart after 26 yrs. Her compassion and selfless sacrifice is so impressed toward not just with her people but also living beings... the message of co-existing and living in harmony are seen thru entire movie...
Solid breakdown. I am going to show this to my Environmental Biology class. Arguably the greatest story ever told and arguably the greatest fictional character ever created.
She's one of my favorites
Humans inherently fear the unknown not because we're selfish and ignorant but because we are the product of the world around us. The optimistic, trusting, and content ape never became our ancestors because the cynical, paranoid, and fearful ape avoided becoming lunch.
That's not to say that I don't admire tolerance and understanding. On the contrary, the ability to look past our instincts and reach a deeper understanding of the world around us is one of humanity's greatest gifts.
Yet neither can I condemn those who do fear the unknown; an instinct honed over millions of years isn't something to dismiss lightly. Rather, you should acknowledge and respect that part of yourself before you can move past it (ironically in much the same way you would acknowledge and respect the unknown).
It takes effort to survive but it takes real strength to be so kind and optimistic.
The thing is that we seem to not be enough afraid of the consequences of our actions than we are with keep living in the world the way we are. Basically, its impossible to keep living with just that fear. We need to have the understanding that this princess had in the movie. Or, Im pretty sure, our future it wont be far distant from what we see there. (I totally understand your point and respect, just wanted to add a lil stuff to the conversation)
Our ancestors didn't become lunch, but in some lineages, they lost connection with the rest of the nature. Maybe with the Neolithic revolution, I don't know
That is a wonderful thought
This is a very "survival of the fittest" narrative that forgets that the foundation of human development is community and bonding, including with animals. The reason we have been able to domesticate so many is because of bonds established with them, even on their own accord like with cats. The history of humam behaviour doesn't end at fear, and fear hasn't always and been successful in keeping us from being lunch. Indigenous peoples around the world figured out how to live alongside the scary creatures, it is an entirely modern and western notion that we developed from fear. We didn't. Fear is natural, but its not foundational to humanity, at least not by itself
MY FAVORITE GHIBLI MOVIE ;-; THANK YOU FOR THIS! MY HEART IS FULL
Nina Thorson Technically not Ghibli. ;-) I have to use “favorite Miyazaki film,” which admittedly for many is the same thing. 😛
@@cthellis I could watch this movie again. Or many many times over. I watched this movie and I found Nausicaä to be cute and or gorgeous but naive. I thought she was to naive at first. Hell maybe she is just a naive girl. But it all worked out in the end for her.
The Video Game Hunger 01 Again and again and again! And sure, she is naive. But in the same way that, like... Captain America is naive. With firm and admirable convictions that you can’t help but get behind.
For me, this isn't only my favorite Ghibli film, it's my favorite standalone film in general. Heck, I've had "The Days Long Gone" stuck in my head on and off for the past DECADE. I also rewatched it recently and it was even better than I remembered it.
@@cthellis It's officially Ghibli. Actually made by the exact same team behind Ghibli, just that it is one year before its offcial foundation. Or then tell me why does the Ghibli logo appears before the movie starts?
For all the praise supposedly more "realistic" protagonist get in fiction, I will forever be drawn more towards those who are simply good and loving for the sake of it 😊
Yess, it’s not even unrealistic to be!! There’s good people in this world!! They are inspiring
Problem is it’s not as compelling so it’s much more difficult to make that character likeable. I also like villains who are evil for the sake of it, but same problem where some villains are dumb and some are well made.
I watched this as a kid more than a dozen times. It's a cartoon but I crushed hard for Nausicaa.
ONE OF US. ONE OF US.
Same, I didn't just crush hard I crushed deep
Same. Hehe. Still
@@famousrapper8561 where are all the Nausicaa's in our world, DUDE?
@@we-must-live we don't deserve them
The manga goes even further in some aspects, for example in it we find out that the forrest of corruption has actually cleaned a sizeable area of land in its center, and sadly a human who goes there would die because their bodies adapted to the toxic world outside the forrest. Humanity as it is now is not allowed in this figurative and literal garden of eden as they are now and only through hundrets of years will they be able to live freely again IF they make the right choices.
Yup. It's rather funny how some commenters talked about the connection of Nausicaa's world and ours just because both (at the moment) uses mask to live on while in the book (*SPOILER ALERT*) the mask helps, but not as much as the changed physiology of the humans.
I saw this in theatres a few months ago. Definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. The conservation themes are definitely more alive than ever and it really resonated with me. Great video!
I love this film. It's one of my top 5 of all time. Nausicaa was always such a huge inspiration for me since I first saw it when it came out of dvd (my grandma got it for me on a whim because she knew I loved anime).
Since then, this movie has only gotten more relevant over the years. We can truly learn a lot about her and relate it to the world around us.
Thank you for doing this video. This movie needs more love for sure.
I just watched this movie last night for the first time and it instantly became one of my favorites!! Now I’m watching every RUclips commentary video ever made about it lol
Thanks for making this!
My God, I love this movie so much...
anyone notice how Nausicaä's dress turn pink to blue because of the blood of the baby ohmu, and that because of that it completed the prophecy?
Ye
Thank you so much for this video. Watching it as a kid in 1984 was a very powerful thing but I didn't understand the message until now, as an adult. This video is a reminder to look and handle things differently in various lenses than just with a "kill it with fire' switch. We need this now more than ever with what's going on currently.
I just watched this movie for the first time. This film is very good and gives a lot of lessons!
Great analysis of one of my favorite childhood films. This movie shaped who I am today, and I still get very emotional watching it. A masterpiece.
You are a God! I love naussica so much. And now YOU make a video of it!!! My heart can't take this 😍😍😍
Same
@@elliebenshalom5787 I saw this movie damn was it good.
If you read the manga they go way deeper into her character and in the end she starts being hailed as a goddess/holy messenger/saint type character and they execute that amazingly
Yup. She's a Mary Sue and I wouldn't have it otherwise.
Miyazaki the greatest Artist of all time. The musical of this by Hiashi brings me to tears every time.
this movie is one of my favourites, i remember watching it when i was very young and its message stuck with me to this day. thanks to this film i learned not to judge things at first glance, and to stay curious. and that fear serves no one.
You said more in 10 minute than some "Resonant Arc" did in 2 hours. well done.
Who?
This seriously deserves more attention and views.
I see why now this is my favorite miyazaki film
Nausicäa and the Valley of the Winds is together with Castle in the Sky my TopTier movie. No movie other than these two are ever gonna come close to the love and admiration I have for them
FYI, the CDC has changed its guidance on masks. The point in the video still stands, that people shouldn't be stockpiling medical supplies, but the CDC now recommends covering your face in public. The link in the description (which mentions this a bit) has this to say:
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
yeah it's mainly do the the growing amount of people who are asymptomatic but can still spread it.
Yes, I edited the description upon hearing the news to reflect this!
@@Kamimashita I wish there was a movie and or series that took place in the same world as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
One studio Ghibli movie I remember and enjoy watching everytime is Princess Mononoke. When I was younger I thought there was a second Princess Mononoke movie.
Thank you for making a video essay about this incredible movie.
This is perhaps the most brilliant summary/review and segue into our current situation. Very well done. The soundtrack is one of my favorites too.
I have one favourite scene in the movie. It shows what Nausicaa can do but doesn't want to. It is the scene when soldiers kill her father and she enters berserk mode. And it's so fucking epic, when pacifist girl kills a squad of soldiers with a single stick.
mhm - she SHATTERS a guy's sword with her stick, pre sure she could solo both armies if she REALLY wanted to!
Studio Ghibli and Joe Hisaishi were years ahead of it's time. These movies can be rewatched and there can be so much to learn and impact it can have on society.
Nausicaa was way ahead of it's time for a movie from 1984, and doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Many people credit Aladdin , Pocahontas, Anastasia, or Mulan for having the 1st brave and fearless female protaganist, but that honor really goes to Nausicaa.
Nausicaa wasn't treated like a stereotypical damsel in distress, or just a romantic reward for a male lead. In my opinion, Nausicaa is the greatest female protagonist. She is a kind and compassionate person who hates having to fight, and just wants people to stop killing, along with protecting her people, and the creatures of the jungle. She sees value in creatures that others falsely judge as pests or dangers.
The movie wasn't preachy either. It didn't have characters thinking low of her, because she's a girl or something, like in movies like Mulan, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, or Birds of Prey. It didn't have to try making the men look weak, to make the heroine look better by comparison. It was empowering purely through show.
Nausicaa wasn't a perfect character either, even she has flaws. When her bed ridden father was killed by an invading kingdom, she snaps and attacks the men responsible. 2 scenes later, we see her terrified of herself for having the urge to kill, when all she really wants is for the killing to stop.
This movie really deserves more love and recognition, not to mention how great the animation, music, and English voice cast was.
Be like yourself cause you're never going to be anybody else.
Nausicaa has been for a while the archetype of the perfect woman in my mind.
you're not wrong!
Well spoken. People should Learn from Nausicaä.
I watched my old childhood anime again today, she's still my childhood crush.
This "cartoon' was my favorite style as a kid (I didn't know it was called anime)
This anime is one of the anime's that made me who I am today.
Just the title of your video put a smile on my face. It's so hard to be like her, but at least, if we try, just a little bit, we can be better. I'm sure a lot of people already gave you this advise, but if haven't, read the manga, it's a masterpiece. If Nausicaa is great in the movie, she is simply amazing in the manga, one of the greatest character ever written.
Looking at it now And wearing a mask for a living I can truly understand what its like living in her world!
This is a nice insight of the movie. But i think what astounds me more is the manga version. Although being very different than the movie, it brings up much more interesting topic. Like why biodiversity is probably better for our long term survival, how nature can’t truly be pure/good, technological advancement is almost linear to environment destruction and many more. The sci-fi elements in the manga are also more prominent than in the movie.
The manga being made in 1982-1994, surprises me with the topics that can stay relevant to our current life. For example (spoiler) : The all consuming mold chapter is similar to our recent superbugs problem. When an organism have achieved extreme resilience to the environment, it needs to be balanced with other organisms, or else both the organism and the environment will suffer in the long run. We solved superbugs by using microbiotes transplant from another healthy donor. Overtime the superbugs number will decrease by the competition and either die or become another part of the recipient’s microbiome. Exactly like the case of the giant mold.
(Spoiler) But the best part in my opinion is at the end of the manga. Humans often view nature as environment that suit us, or something that are dangerous for our livelihood. Hence why we need to reshape it to our will or preserve it at all cost. But in the end nausicaa views nature as natural laws of the universe. Purity and corruption is nature. What transpires throughout history is inherently caused by mere molecular (atoms, quarks, etc.) reactions, and we are no master to them. And as nihilistic it all may be, energy equilibrium will catch us all.
So, keep on doing what you are doing. Be fearful if you want to, courageous if you need to. And most of all, enjoy your umwelt.. :)
The epitome of love, courage and strength. #HeroesNeverDie
The movie is a masterpiece beyond any comparison
People fear the things that are different or unknown. After all it’s our nature. But if we never try to interact with it, we will never know the joys or pains that come with it. Let’s just do it
Yes , And the power and love also .❤️
Nausicaa is a true queen. A leader through and through.
Great vid! Nausicaa is probably the perfect animation in terms of accessibility as an intro to the philosophical "other". Nausicaa warns about the danger of "othering" rather ingeniously by making "the other" the insects. Can you imagine a creature more unlike us? But that's the point, these beings are different, and yet necessary and not on our terms but theirs. And the movie revealing that to the audience in a genuine way makes all the difference. Because we, the viewers, just like the rest of the cast don't know the Ohmu are needed in the beginning.
Additionally something that can be interesting to ponder as an aside is how the Ohm are always presented with this eastern "gong" (ik that's not exactly it) sound if you will. "Om" is also the sacred sound from Hinduism. From a western frame of reference this "othering" takes on new dimensions. Feel free to look up "the other" in philosophy to see what I mean.
Oh and on top of all this let's not forget Nausicaa is a respected (non-sexualized) female warrior scientist princess. It's befitting that an animation made in 1984 with a protagonist as different as her compared with her contemporaries is about "the other". It's amazing, always will be.
I respect this post sm. I think young me learned ~understanding~ from Nausicaa and I'm so happy about it! ~stumbling thru RUclips for Nausicaa edits to show some key moments from my favorite Miyazaki film to a group of elementary kids
both her and Tnajiro from demon slayer are examples of good role models in my opinion. the strength and willingness to do what's right and the empathy and compassion needed to keep our human hearts intact.
this is one of the most Wonderfull and accurate interpretations of this movie I've found yet excellent work mate
My favourite animu film and one of my favourite mangos. Miyazaki made something truly special with Nausicaa, even among his own renowned works.
One of the best anime films of all time
Great analysis. Nausicca is my favorite movie and you made me love it even more
Thank you for making such an eloquent video essay about Nausicaa ❤ she is my favorite ghibli protagonist and it is my favorite ghibli film!
Thanks for analyzing this movie instead of summarizing it and calling it analyzing.
This is my absolute favorite movie not just my favorite of Miyazaki’s and this is exactly why
damn, video essays made at the start of the pandemic really do hit different.
just watched the re run in theaters. beautiful film, the message still applies today, 40 years later.
Mother nature is an excellent teacher for those who listen. Nausicaa knew that truth all too well
Love nature and never give hate, never argue against anyone solve it peacefully, be kind and understanding. Nausicaa is a great film love it
Heh, you're not going to say that after you read the books.
Definitely one of my favourite movies!
This video is great. It explains so deeply every reason why Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is my favorite Studio Ghibli movie of all. She is the epitome of love and caring. Also, not to sound like a weird astrology prophet or anything, but as a Cancer, I oddly just realized why I may have more in common with Nausicaa than I realized before. Supposedly, Cancers can be very lovingly protective and caring. From your description section and the way you explained her attributes in the movie, I realized that I just innately related to her as a character. Her caring and understanding is what drew me to her more than any other Ghibli character has. Also, this is Japan's favorite Ghibli character, so I side with the people over all lol. She is truly a strong female hero who, for her strength and love of people and nature, I have come to love so much as an animated older sister of sorts. She does share the same instinctual fear, but she has learned to use sympathy first above all.
After everything that has happened this past year and during the summer of last year, Nausicaa (among other inspirational figures to me) has been a solid example of the type of human I strive to be and meet in this world. I believe there are more than there are less. Not everyone is seeking gratification through acknowledgement, but to empower those whom they reach and hope to encourage.
Nausicaa had such a great impression on me as a child. I was always very curious but the move bolstered my love for nature and told me that it was ok to not be afraid of the unknown and protect those creatures that others would just smash on the sidewalk. I’ve love insects, fungi, animals and it weirds me out to see so much hate for our neighboring species. It makes me so sad. It goes without saying that Nausicaa is my favorite movie.
Thank you very much for sharing a extremely useful and glorious message.
Boy, it must feel awkward realizing how little progress The US has made with the pandemic since this video came out, huh?
Nope just Shameful, When everything shut down, there were cases in places like china, that the pollution of areas started to vanish, and I was just thinking "wow it wouldn't take too long for earth to heal things if humanity just stopped being so obsessed with their own greed.
I remember when a "Zombie outbreak" was popular to fantasize about, and how a lot of people said they would survive.
But after seeing how people are too weak to even put on a mask when they leave their homes, or just not crowd together for activities that they probably have done over and over again to the point it's just boring and stale.
And it's embarrassing to see, it shouldn't take someone personally getting it or their loved ones to recognize that this is serious, and that you aren't invincible or protected by whatever you think you are.
And now because of enough people being selfish, the virus has grown past its original records, and now, it has mutated.
@@lullabysorrow5746 To be fair, that virus is an invisible threat, so it's harder for people to recognise it as one. We get used to things quickly, so the high death rate doesn't scare people anymore, they're just tired of it.
Well, many people have been vaccinated by now. I call that a huge progress.
@@abraham2172 Many haven't also, so...
Yeah Nausicaa is awesome and your right man we do need someone like Nausicaa hence why Nausicaa has inspired many of my heroines in my stories I write at school after all Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are my influences
Great video! You should cite that you are quoting from Heidegger though! You’re totally right about the parallels between his ontological philosophy of technology and Miyazaki.
this movie does what princess mononoke trys and fails to do. the second scene mononoke is in is literally her trying to murder humans but nausicaa loves everyone equally
thanks for talking about this underappreciated masterpiece. this movie is one of a couple of media pieces that heavily influenced me growing up. it might not contributed to me thinking that humans are like a parasite to nature and the planet as a whole. that opinion simply came from observing humanity and their selfcentered greed for almost 30 years. it's not like I'm not also guilty of it, but realization is the first step to change
alas, like Nausicaa, we must find a middle ground that produces actual results - humans can be better than leeches and we certainly aren’t flawless naturalists either.
try to lead by example, clean up your local park whenever you go there - people see us doing things like that, they’re reminded of how easy it is to help the planet instead of watching yet another piece of human (created!) garbage fly by!
@@we-must-live I agree with you on that. Im may have these thoughts and opinions, but they don't kerp me from trying to be an example with doing things that help people and nature alike
Hello there from Eastern Eourope 2022. I watched this film when I was 8, and now I more then ever understand the importanse of its message...
An elegantly crafted video essay, Kamimashita. This was a pleasure to watch. I have an amazing professor who told me that their favorite Studio Ghibli (or slightly pre-Studio Ghibli, haha) film was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, which I had never heard of before. The films in general, are not my cup of tea, but I trust that they have good taste and thought I'd check it out. After watching just one trailer and your video, I am convinced I need to see the whole film. Nausicaa and I have a lot in common, namely our appreciation, curiosity, and fascination with nature; I love the underlying conservation themes of the film and never expected I was going to be able to relate to it and its protagonist in such a way. It seems a very profound film, certainly relevant, as you describe, to our current state and the ongoing crises facing the environment and us today.
heh, there's even a character, when translated to English, is named 'Milo'!
My favourite movie and character. I swear she is the biggest icon😭🙏🏼💯
Just subscribed!! Beautiful lessons indeed!! I loved this movie so much, watched it just a few days ago and it's message is timeless, and more important than ever as you say.
I hope we as humanity use this time for reflection and building a better future. We are all One, and deeply, beautifully interconnected. Just the thought fills me with so much awe and gratitude. It's actually more natural to live in peaceful coexistance than in the harsh, uncompassionate reality we live in now.
Big love my friend!!
Glad to see you here, hope you enjoy your stay!
@@Kamimashita 💜💜💜!!!
I consider this film as one of my top 10 science fiction movies of all time, and wish adult film buffs wouldn't ignore it or dismiss it as just manga or a cartoon. Hey you out there, sit down and watch this with your kids. I was in my 20s and happened on "Warriors Of The Wind" by accident late one night on HBO (subscription cable, remember) and it blew me away. I had never seen anything like it before.
Girl boss? Here's one for you. One of the best women heroes , ever. I have a theory. Nausicca remains Princess rather than Queen because Lord Yupa and King Gil are brothers, and Yupa chose to remain a Ranger (which is what Aragon did before the war) rather than take the throne himself, to do Her work.
An excellent review.
What I love about Nausicaa is that she doesn't have a character arc; at the end of the movie, she remains exactly the same way she was at the beginning. It's not her who changed, it's us and everyone around her. That image of her dressed in blue and walking on the golden Ohm tentacles as if it's a field still gets me.
On another unrelated note, Teto the fox-squirrel is freakin adorable.
This is excellent. Thank you. Just watched the movie for the first time and was very impressed. Deeply emotionally and intellectually compelling. This video was a great follow-up. Appreciated seeing your disclaimer about masks (I did a double take before checking the date haha!). The point is unfortunately still well taken about how selfish folks in certains parts of the world have been. Whether it is hoarding masks, hand sanitizer, vaccines, etc. and climate change is of course another story. Nevertheless, this movie was such a balm for all that! We can all be her, and we need to.
We see Nausicaä be even more of a mother to everyone and everything she meets in the manga. When the giant warrior bonds to her, she names it Ohma, which means innocent child in the language of her people. She knows of the cataclysmic destruction it can bring, but hopes she can prevent it from causing harm.
We Are (also) All (just) Compost in Training!
boom, never did I think Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind & Pat the Bunny would appear at once, but hell, Mr. Schneeweis would probably like the valley of the wind, wherever he is now...
I think the best thing about this movie is that the antagonists are clearly motivated by self preservation rather than evil mustache twirling domination of the world. The people are right to fear the jungle, because it is toxic and kills them, but they are also WRONG because the jungle purifies the toxins of the world, their lack of understanding leading to continued reliance on a doomed attempt to fight back the jungle. Nausicaa's truest strength, in my view, is that she sets aside fear, seeks to understand the jungle, and through understanding, comes to realize greater truths about her own world. There are so many layers and meanings to this movie.
mhm, lotta, hell, damn near all the war & conflict in our world has been due to fear and a lack of understanding!
@@we-must-live Well, and desire to control - people, minerals, petroleum, etc.
@@Debilitator47 you got that right - desire to control stemming from a fear of a lack of control, AKA little men trying to rule the world!
love this movie and love this video, such a beautiful perspective
you did really well with this video. Deserve more views.
This was such an amazing analysis. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Great work!! Love this.
i love her and this movie sm
And this is why I love this movie
Beautiful video, thank you❤
If you really want to dive into the philosophy of Nausicaä, read the manga! The movie only covers the first 2 mangas and there are 7 of them! It goes into way more depth and the plot is totally different. The movie is still an absolute masterpiece though! Long live Hayao Miyazaki!
Once i See an underrated youtuber, i Like, seriously though, why haven't the algorithm yeeted you up into more recommendations, keep up the good work!
Nausicaa in the movie seems to be one-third the content of Nausicaa in the manga. If you have a chance, I recommend you to read the manga.
Nausicaa is the best female animated character. It's so difficult to portray kindness, gentleness and understanding as strengths in modern media. She's only strong against other humans when she's enraged, yet she's strong in kindness and gentleness when everyone is afraid except her.
Also, yes, She's the sexiest Ghibli character ever. There is no denying that. She also gives this air that no matter how much game you have, she probably would still be unattainable as a mate.
The sort of fight against nature is like the theme in every Miyazaki movie ever.
nausicaa is a false protagonist. she doesn't do as much harm as other humans, but she does do harm. she's a hero only relative to the other humans. the jungle is the true protagonist of the story
this was eye opening
Basically, Nausicaä is a Biologist.
She's just a natural leader❤ I admire her so much.
Miyazaki worked on a Nausicaa manga before the movie and it totals five volumes. The film barely gets in to the second volume so there is much more story for anyone who was left wanting more :)
Seven, actually.
@@budakbaongsiah Yay, more to read!
incredible video😍
I Love the symbolism of the movie is absolutely magnificent. Also nausicaa rocks that glider.