When Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind premiered in 1984, it did more than dazzle audiences with its breathtaking animation and powerful heroine; it laid the groundwork for Studio Ghibli itself.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Hayao Miyazaki’s debut, is a sweeping tale set in a future devastated by toxic air and giant insects. The brave princess Nausicaä’s love for nature leads her ...