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Hayao Miyazaki’s own creation, the legendary Nausicaä manga is now all in one! A deluxe compilation of the classic manga series written and illustrated by Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is an epic fantasy tale written and illustrated by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, creator of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle. A modern masterpiece, the entire series is now available in this deluxe box set containing two hardcover volumes with interior color pages and a bonus poster. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is an epic fantasy tale written and illustrated by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, creator of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and Ponyo. A modern masterpiece, the entire series is now available in this deluxe box set containing two hardcover volumes with interior color pages and a bonus poster. “Having ended Nausicaä doesn’t mean that everything has ended or come to a conclusion... I ended the story at the same point as we are now, at the starting point of an incomprehensible world.” —Hayao Miyazaki, from Starting Point: 1979~1996 Read more
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Publication date : November 6, 2012
Edition : Deluxe
Language : English
Print length : 1104 pages
ISBN-10 : 1421550644
ISBN-13 : 40
Item Weight : 7 pounds
Dimensions : 10.13 x 3.6 x 7.13 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #9,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Individual Directors #91 in Fantasy Manga (Books) #164 in Action & Adventure Manga (Books)
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Format: Hardcover
What can I say about this Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set and the Nausicaä manga in general? A lot but for sake of some potential buyers who don't want an essay length review I'll keep things and short and too the point as possible. This is a worthy addition to any serious Hayao Miyazaki fan's collection. For starters its price is a steal for the top rate quality you'll be getting with the 2 hard cover books, a lovely display box for them and 1 colored mini poster. Even if you have the manga in original paperback release I'd still say get this as well, mostly because the print size is larger so you can enjoy Miyazaki's art even better but also the quality is also higher. So that concludes the general reasons to get this now to move on to more in depth details. However before I press on I should make a few things clear about this manga, this mostly for the more new and casual Miyazaki fans who might have just Spirited Away or Totoro but aren't very familiar with the rest of Miyazaki's works. This isan older work of Miyazaki's back before he fully embraced doing work for more general audiences. It a more mature and serious story focusing on subject matter for more mature readers, as such I feel a lot of the stories deeper messages and themes might be lost on younger readers and there for a part of the story's real charm. Armed conflicted is also very central part of the story and Miyazaki doesn't shy away from depictions of graphic violence, blood and gore though never in an exploitative manner and I don't think it would be too much for younger readers to be exposed too though I'll let potential buyers make their own judgement calls. So that is something you should keep in mind when pressing forward with acquiring this. Now review the actual story. To put in simply the plot revolves around Nausicaä, though it does sporadically focus on central key supporting characters to add proper context of whats going on but very smoothly (in my humble opinion) it never feels jarring when it shifts focus and thats largely due to Miyazaki's skill at story telling. The world is in ruins, humanity is on the brink of being extinct and yet on shockingly the few factions that have formed still allow personal ambition and other selfish petty reasons spark highly destructive war. The story works with themes such as compassion, cooperation and respect for the natural environment and learning to live responsibly in harmony with nature while showing grim destructive results of human hubris and irresponsibility. Of course I'm simplifying things here but thats the general gist. Nausicaä is arguably one of Miyazaki's best main characters, and that largely due to the fact that manga gives her character time to be fleshed out and grow instead of limited development time frames plots set in Miyazaki's films generally offer. I am also indeed implying that the manga version of Nausicaä is superior to the film adaption. Nausicaä is princess from a small kingdom tucked away in place called The Valley of the Wind. However since not your typical princess, her parents weren't able to produce a son so her father begrudgingly raised her to be his successor even though traditionally role was for men. Now this some female empowerment story, in fact aside from few off handed remarks early on in the story nobody ever makes an issue about Nausicaä being a woman and lined up to take over after her father passes as ruler. However thats not the actual focus of the story. Nausicaä has a big heart and has room for everyone and everything in it she cares about nature and the creatures of the wild no less then her fellow humans and she understands that if humanity is going to last in its current fragile state, peace and harmony has happen not just within humanity but also with how humanity handles nature. She is not a perfect person though, early on she looses herself to rage and has to live with the consequences, she has moments of doubt, she makes mistakes and despite her huge amounts compassion she still on occasion is overly judgemental of others. However she learns and grows form these things and thats part of what makes her such a great character is she very capable but shes not perfect and is some ways she sort of represents what any one of us should try to aspire to be, she embodies many good values but never to an extent that makes her seem unnatural even if some of the other characters view her that ways mostly because they all live in grim rough times and many folks have grown overly cynical and narrow sighted. Well I think I've gushed enough about this, I said I'd keep things short as possible but looking back now I guess still go a bit carried away (sorry), for those of you who read to the end thanks for putting up with my rambles, I hope I was helpful. G.S. 2/9/2021
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021 by George S.
Format: Hardcover
The Viz's "Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind Box Set" is just about perfect and everything that a manga edition should aspire to be. I've decided to upload a series of photos so you can appreciate for yourself what a treat this edition is. The package consists of 2 large hardcovers books inside a beutiful and strong slipcase, including a small color poster. Nausicaä was previously published in 7 softcover volumes and is now collected in full in this 2 HC books. So for all of that, the $60 price tag (much less with Amazon discount), is an unbeatable value. Both story and art is by Hayao Miyazaki, that's right, HAYAO MIYAZAKI: the man who co-founded the internationally acclaimed Studio Ghibli, one of the greatest genius of animation this world have ever seen. The art is simply amazing, the storytelling is brilliant, the pages are full of life and detail and magic. * * * * * These are the highlights of the edition * * * * * - The format is over-sized (like Akira's volumes), with a trim-size much larger than the one we are used to for mangas: the books are 10,4 by 7,3 inches. This gives you a much better appreciation of the art, and that's exactly what you want, being Miyazaki's pages so full of detail and wonder. - Book I is 568 pages long and Book II is 552 pages long, adding up to 1120 pages worth of Miyazaki's art! - Both books are hardcovers with sewn-binding, which allows for a very comfortable reading experience. It's a real pleasure to be able to enjoy a manga in HC format, as opossed as softcovers, it feels like a real luxury. - The printing quality is excellent, with sharp line-art and a delicate sepia tone ink. - The paper quality is beautiful and very apt for the reproduction of art. The paper stock is NOT glossy; it's traditional manga paper stock, but it isn't flimsy or cheap at all. It's really nice and proper for the edition. - Each volume includes 8 pages in color at the beginning of the book. This pages are printed in glossy paper stock and the art reproduction is beautiful, with vivid colors and outstanding detail. - The slipcase is very solid and well-build, and the books fit perfectly inside of it. - The box set also includes a small two-sided color poster (16,5 x 11,7 inches), which is a very nice adition to the package. - The reading order is from right to left, respecting the original page layout. In conclusion, the Nausicaä deluxe box set is the best edition of a manga I've ever seen. I really hope Viz and other publishers release critically acclaimed titles like Akira or Vagabond in deluxe editions just like this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012 Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012 by Bruno M
Format: Hardcover
'Our lives are like the wind... Or like sounds. We come into being, resonate with each other... Then fade away.' I really shouldn't be surprised at how much I enjoyed this book, but I guess it speaks to Hayao Miyazaki's immense talents that he can still surprise me. The man is a master. One of the most intensely creative minds that I know of, and up until now I had consumed his work only in his animated films. Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle.. Yeah, you've probably heard of him. Having never seen the movie adapted from this manga all the way through, I was excited to dive into a Miyazaki world with somewhat fresh eyes. Miyazaki has built a truly incredible world here, you get a sense of that from the very beginning; and his artwork brings it all to life in a way that only he can. One thousand years ago humanity engaged in a war termed the Seven Days of Fire which left the planet reeling and largely destroyed. As a result the world has been contaminated by the aptly titled Sea of Corruption -- a massive forest of poisonous spores and giant insects which thrives and spreads wherever the spores touch. Just one breath of these spores can kill, so the remnants of humanity have settled outside of the Sea's clutches, in areas where the spores cannot reach. One such area is the Valley of the Wind, home of our protagonist Nausicaa. And what a character she is. She who still feels the bond between humanity and nature, understands love for all living things even when the natural world has become a thrashing pool of hostility. She understands that the natural world will persist. It was there before human beings, and it will be there after. And she does anything and everything she can to protect it. This leads her on a wild journey through a war-ravaged country, and envelops her in secrets lost to humanity.. Speaking of the ravaging of war, Miyazaki fans will not be surprised to find a deep and complex relationship between two opposing sides; the Torumekians and the Doroks. Nor will they be surprised to find many satisfying aerial combat scenes (Miyazaki has a thing for fighter planes). The battle scenes in this book are surprising in their brutality and realism, even in a book with giant insects and telepathic power. Some of the panels do get a little busy and cluttered, but these moments are far outweighed by the beautiful and detailed artwork. Strong female characters are basically a Miyazaki trademark, so it is no surprise that the two best characters here are Nausicaa and Kushana. One who commands the love and respect of everyone around her, and one who demands the loyalty and adoration of the same. That is not to say that the other characters are negligible; Mito, Master Yupa, Asbel, Ketcha, Chikuku, Miralupa, Ohma.. Miyazaki instills personality into all of his characters. Even the small ones. I can't say enough good things about this book. It went right up on my favorites shelf and I'd already like to read it again, since I read 1000 pages of it and it still wasn't enough. Even the book itself is beautiful. I bought the complete edition on Amazon (for a very fair price) and it is gorgeous. It came in two hardcover book with their own slipcase, full color artwork on the cover and on the first few pages of each volume, and a two-sided poster of Nausicaa and Teto. It is well made and feels like it will last. Which is a good thing since I now want to force my friends to read it as well so it is sure to pass through many sets of hands. In summation and to cease my rambling, Hayao Miyazaki is a special creator. You owe it to yourself to not only read this manga, but to dive into his animated works as well. I've never finished a work of his and been disappointed. I don't expect I ever will.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017 by Bryan Desmond
Format: Hardcover
Just as I point newcomers to "Grave of the Fireflies" as a seminal example of good anime (as opposed to the stereotypes between Pokemon and Dragonball), I would say Nausicaa is the one manga any newcomer to the medium should read. Well, or just anyone who appreciates imagery and text. This series contains great textual content as well as highly detailed drawing; there's nothing cartoonish or comic about it. Make no mistake: The story of Nausicaa has an epic scope. It's highly complex and not appropriate for children unless they can grasp the finer points and are able to comprehend its darker tones, since this is a complete story from beginning to end that requires good memory. It features several major cultures involved with their own civil unrest and break-off groups, ruthless war and its effects on civilians, life and death, military maneuvering, political intrigue, enemies who are not merely enemies, religious oppression, post-apocalypse, a bit of science fiction, and at the core--one of Miyazaki's favorite topics--environmentalism. All of this is given life and meshed together into a grimy mess of opposing yet sympathetic human characterizations. While the series does feature one of my less favorite tropes ("the chosen one" hero), it's spun in that our main character is a girl capable of many things from the very onset. For a series written in the '80s to early '90s, that's rather interesting. She's no Disney princess. In terms of art, the air battles and action scenes are convincing with great perspective, and the entire setting (backgrounds, from ground cover to smoky skies) is tremendously detailed to add depth and a solidly immersive look. Much of the sketchy detailing has to do with Miyazaki using pencil instead of pen inking. The world of Nausicaa is quite alive on the pages. I wish I could say something about the quality of translation, which can be hit or miss in so much imported media, but I'm not fluent in Japanese to make an assessment. It does read well, though ("There's not much difference between being at the mercy of desire and being a prisoner of hate"). The cast is strong, both male and female of different ages, and spans vast geographical territories, so this should appeal to many readers. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but if there was only one manga (series) I could make people read, it would be Nausicaa. P.S.: Anyone who has seen Studio Ghibli's other works will recognize quite a few elements.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012 by oion
Format: Hardcover
Okay, so, as a fan of Miyazaki, this has been on my wishlist for a while. Nausicaa isn't my favorite film of his. It's pretty good, definitely in the top tier of its work, but the movie has elements to it that feel incomplete. Given how long this comic is, it becomes apparent really quickly why that is. The movie is a really cut down and simplified version of just the first two chapters of the manga. Is the manga better than the movie? That's probably the wrong question to ask. Both versions have their strengths. The movie benefits from getting to the point faster. The characters are more clear about who they are up front and the story hits its heavy beats harder because of it. I also feel like Nausicaa's powers being left more vague in the movie works better overall. The Ohmu also feel a lot less human, though no less majestic in the movie because the movie omits their actual dialogue from the comic. This gives them a more commanding and implacable presence in the film than the manga ever gets. That said, the manga just has a better established mood. You have such a clear sense of the knife-edge humans are living on in the comic and the threat of the Sea of Corruption/Decay is felt so much more keenly. There's also a lot more information about the world, the various cultures that inhabit it as well as the creatures. Kushana, who was the main antagonist in the film, becomes much more of an uneasy ally as she sweeps up Nausicaa into her country's internal politics. Whether that part is better or worse than the film really feels more subjective, because the stories radically diverge and have very different aims. It's best to treat the two as separate things connected by a shared world. Overall it is definitely worth a buy if you love Miyazaki's work. I'm not 100% in love with every aspect of the story, but I wasn't with the movie either. They both have different strengths and different weaknesses, but inform each other in ways that make it a must have for Miyazaki fans.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023 by Reynold Jame Dalton
Format: Hardcover
It came tightly packaged with bubble rap inside the box along with plastic over the boxset itself. The boxset is actually pretty sturdy and doesn't dent easily. In the video, you can even hear how hard it is by the sound it makes. The books themselves are extremely solid and the pictures are detailed and gorgeous (as to be expected from Hayao Miyazaki). I have borrowed the normal books from the library, and I definitely prefer this boxset over the originals because of how thick and colorful they look. All one through seven volumes are here. I've read about half of the first book, and so far the story is a page turner with a well-developed setting and characters including a very strong female protagonist. Miyazaki sets up the world with a detailed map and dives into several deep themes of the struggle between man and nature. I've watched the original movie, and I hear that the film adaptation roughly covers the first two volumes. I highly recommend this collection to not just Miyazaki fans, but to anyone looking for a well-written comic/manga. Looking at all the amazing works of Miyazaki, people can see just the type of stories that would only be possible/work best in the world of animation and comics. I really don't understand why people think these things are just for kids anymore. As an aspiring artist, I look up to his works. I apologize for the quality of the video, I only had a selfie cam on my computer and barely any editing tools, but please enjoy! I hope this review was helpful and gave you a better understanding of the product.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017 by Squash
Format: Hardcover
Big Miyazaki fan, I have some of the original Viz graphic novels, but not all of them. I had always intended to go back and rectify that when I had a little more money. But collecting issues of comics and novels in the kind of condition I would want to keep them in is tedious and sometimes expensive. I'd seen this hardbound set online for a while and there was something about the permanence that appealed to me, even if the reading of them might prove a workout. I was wary because the condition is important to me. Not for everything, a paperback novel I'll read and forget I don't care. But for something I intend to keep, something with attachment and significance, I care very much. And I have had some bad experiences from time to time. I had even tried to find this locally, just so I could find something in the select condition I was looking for, even if I had to pay a premium for it. But this is just next level. Everything about this is pristine. No small nicks, or scuffs, not even tiny blemishes. Not on the volumes themselves, edges, corners, sleeve, or even the included roughly 11 x 17 double sided poster. The books themselves are just perfect. The paper is of a higher weight, something appropriate for a hardcover book that is expected to last and be passed down. If someone reading this is not familiar with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind beyond say the movie, as wonderful and timeless as that is, the manga is a whole other universe beyond that. Richer, more detailed, thoughtful, but with the same conscience and thoughtful and emotional resonance. The movie truly just touches on and summarizes the story of the manga. The books as described reads right to left in the Japanese style, and includes a sound effects glossary; which is just the most amazingly precious unexpected benefit. Best of all, it's much cheaper than I could find locally, if the book stores ever actually had a copy in the store as opposed to its memory in their inventory system. Shipping was very fast. They were delivered four days early. If anyone is sitting on the fence, don't. Copies of these can be hard to find anywhere. The price can't be beat and there's no reason to deny oneself the pleasure of owning and enjoying a timeless classic like this for a very long time.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020 by Kindle Customer
Format: Hardcover
Great set of books. Be aware that they read from back to front like Japanese manga. Viz produced a small series years ago that were termed ‘perfect’ in the sense that they read like other Western books from front to back. The problem with them was their smaller size shrunk Miyazaki’s illustrations substantially. If Miyazaki hadn’t done another thing in his life this opus(1,108 pages) would have been a significant achievement. The anime is beautiful but the manga is deeper and more philosophical and worth anyone’s time to read and ponder. What sort of genius could do something like this in his spare time?
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025 by Fred Free Flight