Nausicaä's Visual Storytelling: A Powerful Anti-War and Environmental Message

This paper analyzes how Hayao Miyazaki's *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind* uses visual storytelling, specifically mise-en-scène elements like color, lighting, and body language, to amplify its anti-war and environmental themes. The author argues that the film's visuals aren't merely aesthetic choices but crucial narrative devices conveying the impact of war on both people and nature. By drawing parallels between the Giant Warriors and nuclear weapons, and examining the use of color and character expressions in war scenes, the paper demonstrates how the film bridges fantasy and reality, prompting reflection on the environmental and human consequences of warfare and advocating for peace and environmental consciousness.