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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind poster

Overview

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.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Overview

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.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a deep ecological environmentalism and anti-war sentiment, advocating for humanity's empathetic coexistence with nature over destructive conquest and militarism.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind features a diverse cast of animated characters, though not in the context of explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on a strong female protagonist and themes of environmentalism and peace, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on environmentalism, war, and a young woman's heroic journey, without engaging with queer identity.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on environmentalism, war, and humanity's relationship with nature, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.

The film features Nausicaä, a skilled and brave protagonist, who primarily uses her glider, firearm, or her unique connection to nature in confrontations. While she faces male opponents, her victories are not achieved through direct close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon fights against one or more men.

The film is an adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's manga. All major characters, including Nausicaä, Lord Yupa, and Kushana, retain their established genders from the source material in the movie.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is an animated film based on a manga by the same creator. The characters' visual depictions in the film are consistent with their original designs in the source material, with no changes to their established racial appearance.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.0
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8.0

Critic Ratings

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9.1
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8.6

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