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One of the most beautiful anime works! Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind was one of the most breath-taking anime films I have ever seen! I've been a huge fan of anime for most of my life, and Nausicaa has made me love it even more! Nausicaa is one of Hayao Miyazaki's (creator of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, etc.) earlier films. To be frank, it came out in 1984, I believe. However, don't make the mistake that because it's a little old, the animation isn't very good. It was gorgeous! It gave that indescribable feeling of it being REAL, unlike so many animated works today (including Japanese animation). The characters are realistic and inspiring. The main character is Nausicaa, princess of the Valley of the Wind. She is a sweet sixteen-year-old girl who is not afraid to fight for the good of others. Being an older teen girl myself, I found myself almost cheering out loud for Nausicaa. She has become a sort of role model for me. Another good character is Asbel, prince of Pejite. He's a strong character; a good role model for the men watching. Since there are so many other reviews, I won't go into detail about the plot, but PLEASE GIVE THIS MOVIE A CHANCE! It has a beautiful message woven into its lush world that will leave you really thinking. Also, Joe Hasaishi's soundtrack is absolutely beautiful. The dub work was great, with Alison Lohman as Nausicaa, Shia LeBeouf as Asbel, Uma Thurman as Kushana, and some other famous names. All in all, Nausicaa presents some very real messages and characters that make you want to watch it again and again.