Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
風の谷のナウシカ
Nausicaä aus dem Tal der Winde
Nausicaä del valle del viento
Nausicaä de la vallée du vent

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Synopsis

Humanity, once a technologically advanced and thriving civilization, has been pushed to the brink of extinction following a cataclysmic war known as the Seven Days of Fire. The remnants of the human race now live in scattered kingdoms to avoid the unrelenting spread of the Sea of Corruption, a colossal forest infested with dangerous mutant insects and fungi that produce poisonous spores. Nausicaä, the sole heir to the throne of the agricultural kingdom Valley of the Wind, is thrust into war after an ally kingdom, the imperialist Torumekia, invades the Dorok Empire. Forced to fight alongside the Torumekian military and their cunning princess Kushana, Nausicaä witnesses firsthand the horrors of war and its effect on both humanity and the environment. With her uncanny charisma and gentle nature, Nausicaä may be the only hope for humanity as the ongoing war and the Sea of Corruption hasten the extinction of mankind. Set against the backdrop of a devastated world, Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä depicts the aftermath of human folly and the immortal power of nature. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä won the 26th Seiun Award in the Best Comic category in 1995. VIZ Media published the series in English as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in five different formats since 1988. The two most recent releases pertain closest to the original format: a seven-volume release under the Ghibli Library imprint from February 11, 2004, to September 7, 2004, and a complete box set with two hardcover omnibus volumes published on November 6, 2012. (For more details, see the section.) The series was also published in Spanish by Planeta DeAgostini Cómics from May 2001 to October 2001. The first five volumes were released in Brazilian Portuguese by Conrad Editora from July 2006 to May 2009; Editora JBC has republished the series since August 26, 2022.

Published

Oct 9, 1982 to Feb 10, 1994

Authors

Miyazaki, Hayao

External links

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Adaptation

Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä (anime)

Main characters

Nausicaä3226 fan favorites
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The Princess of the Valley of Wind. She is clever, resourceful, and a skilled swordswoman. She is a windrider, who can read and utilize the wind well, and flies a "Mehve," a glider with an engine. She has an empathetic ability and can even communicate with insects from the Sea of Corruption. As a next chieftain of the Valley, she joins Kushana's army, but the gruesome reality of the war devastates her. She desperately tries to stop mass killing and suffering, and her quest for the truth leads her to the most unimaginable places, and to the biggest secret of the world. (Source: nausicaa.net)
Kushana213 fan favorites
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Princess of Torumekia, youngest daughter of the Vai Emperor. In the anime, she lost one of her arms as a child during an Ohmu attack, and is driven by a desire for revenge against the giant insects. She intends to wipe the Sea of Corruption off the face of the earth, by any means necessary. While she is not presented as completely evil, she is definitely an antagonist. In the manga, she has a much more complicated role, more of an antihero/ally than an antagonist. She is mostly driven by a desire for revenge against her father and three older half-brothers, whom she hates and blames for the fate of her mother. She commands the Torumekian Third Army, whom she trained personally; she is devoted to her men, and they are unswervingly loyal to her. Despite her ferocity in battle, she has a nobility of character that earns her the respect of both Nausicaä and Master Yupa. While she admires Nausicaä's pacifist ideals, she sees herself as inescapably destined to walk the path of bloodshed.
Lord Yupa76 fan favorites
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Nausicaä's teacher and legendary swordsman. He's been traveling the world in search of the secret of the Sea of Corruption. (Source: nausicaa.net)
Asbel14 fan favorites
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Rastel's twin brother. He is the sole survivor of Pejite, and deeply hates Kushana and Torumekians. He is a very good pilot, mechanic, and swordsman. He was rescued by Nausicaä at the bottom of the Sea of Corruption, and witnessed the secret of the Sea of Corruption with Nausicaä. He sometimes accompanies Nausicaä, and sometimes travels alone or with others. (Source: nausicca.net)
Namulis8 fan favorites
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"The Emperor, Older Brother" of Dorok. He doesn't have a mystic power, and had been virtually locked up in the palace for 100 years. Near the end of the story; however, he leaves the capital, Shuwa, and starts taking charge of things. 100 years of boredom seems to have affected his psyche rather badly, and now he wants to have some "excitement," which is a bad news for Nausicaä and everyone else. (Source: Nausicaa.net) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Charuka2 fan favorites
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The Commander of the Dorok Army. He is very loyal to Miralupa, and fears that Nausicaä might be the "Blue Clad One", who is supposed to destroy Miralupa and the Dorok Empire. After meeting Nausicaä in person, Charuka convinced himself that Nausicaä is not an enemy of the empire. He is a fair and practical person, and cooperates with Nausicaä to save his people. Source: nausicaa.net No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Miralupa1 fan favorites
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"The Emperor, Younger Brother" of Dorok. He has paranormal powers as his father did, and therefore, he is the one who actually rules the Empire. He is a ruthless ruler, and feared by his people. (Source: nausicca.net) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Ketcha0 fan favorites
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From the Bida Tribe that was slaughtered and enslaved by the Torumekians. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .