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adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Translated into English almost 40 years later, it shares much with the works that Miyazaki became known for. Even though it feels familiar, it is remarkably different than his other works in a way that feels fresh and meaningful. A great read for fans of Miyazaki’s deeper and more environmental works. It’s short but complex.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Trafficking
Moderate: Death, Gun violence
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Violence
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Incredible! Like any Hayao Miyazaki production this one was full with brave, young characters, lush scenery, fantastical elements, and some very Ghibli-esque sparks. You can tell how much of this story has bled into other works, perhaps influencing each other. And it's inspired by a Tibetian folk story? Fantastic.
I would definitely read the follow up, of Shuna's journey back home to his village. I would love an animation, too. How beautiful it would be.
I would definitely read the follow up, of Shuna's journey back home to his village. I would love an animation, too. How beautiful it would be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Slavery, Violence
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Violence, Trafficking
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Trafficking
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Kidnapping
food insecurity, starvation
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The images are so so beautiful. It was lovely to see Miyazaki’s work in print form, having only watched Studio Ghibli films so far. The story has some gaps, but the images help fill in the blanks. Plus, the ambiguity adds to the ethereal and timeless quality of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping