Review of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

People past this because its pretty old but to think this was Studio Ghibli's first piece just adds more to how empressive it really is. This was the first real anime I really enjoyed a lot when i was like 8 and i got heavy into ghibli films later afterwards. I have a lot to thank because of this film. The Story. Ghibli has probably the most richest story telling in anime ever which is no secret. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is set in a very toxic apocalyptic world ending setting which gives a sense of hopelessness. The war between mankind andthe mystical creatures (known as ohm) is meaningless and will destroy everyone until this girl shows up to make world peace. All that the girl can do is reduce the ugliness and destruction. Its quite a sad story and its pretty simple. The only bad in the story is the ending which is kinda weak but it shouldn't really put you off. Its basically trying to tell the message on how to treat nature which also adds to why it has aged very well today. Overall story is told beautifully. 9/10

The Art. BEST PIECES GHIBLI HAS EVER PUT OUT I DON'T NEED TO SAY ANYTHING. 10/10

The Characters. Every Character is pretty fleshed out and the story makes them 100x better. All the characters have complex motives and they are all trying their best given their circumstances, making it hard to clearly choose a villain and a hero. The stress in trying to achieve "peace between mankind and nature" making all the characters feel like they got nothing to lose until it is done. Kushana is a good example of an anti hero and she was written in a way that makes us think if she is good or not. Teto is this cutest pet ever. I don't really know whats not to like with these characters. Everyone is likeable in certain degree. 9/10 (I would have 9.5 but i just rounded it up)

Enjoyment. I think people will enjoy this film a lot for its grand war battles to pretty underground caves. This film has a lot packed for 1h 57m so have fun! Also because this is a Ghibli film there is a lot of rewatchable value. 10/10

The Sound/Music. Unfortunately, because it was made in the early 80s it doesnt really sound good but credit without a doubt, you wont really care too much unless you want that 8D 145hz (base boosted) then this isnt for you. The soundtrack is amazing and makes every part of the unforgiving world have a feel for this lasting lost hope. Big thanks for Joe Hisaishi and every Ghibli film soundtrack he has composed. I remember listening to this film's soundtrack a lot. 10/10

OVERALL - For being Studio Ghibli's first release, it was way ahead of its time by a mile. It is very underrated and i don't see a lot of this film being mentioned for when it was made. Its my favourite ghibli film ever. A timeless masterpiece and a must see! 10/10