After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
Direction
Miyazaki's debut feature—every Ghibli trope born here.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn insects that move like actual biology.
Production
Joe Hisaishi's first Miyazaki score, already iconic.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Sumi Shimamoto
Nausicaä (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Mito (voice)
Gorō Naya
Yupa (voice)
Yoji Matsuda
Asbel (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Kushana (voice)
Iemasa Kayumi
Kurotowa (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
Obaba (voice)
Mahito Tsujimura
Jihl (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Lastel (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Gol (voice)
Joji Yanami
Gikkuri (voice)
Minoru Yada
Niga (voice)
Tetsuo Mizutori
Commando (voice)
Masako Sugaya
Girl A (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Miyazaki's manga ran for 12 years; the film only covers first two volumes and he had to rush the ending.
The Ohmu were inspired by microscopic water bears and Buddhist concepts of collective consciousness—every single eye is hand-drawn.
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one of my absolute favorite films of all time. seeing this during its run via ghiblifest was such an experience.
@WavePrism 365
One of the biggest influences on my art and storytelling. I've seen nothing before or after that has matched Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind in its themes, worldbuilding and characters. Truly lightning in a bottle.
@atogon 194
Nausicaa is one of Studio Ghibli's best masterpieces. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind they'll continue to inspire us to overcome our limits enjoy what this world has to offer.
@sophiaisabelleeeee 482
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