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What is The Boy Who Saw the Wind about?

Status: Finished

Young boy Amon has mysterious powers. His dad is the cheif scientist for the Empire of the Golden Snake. He's invented weapons for this country in the past, but does not want his boy's powers to be used for destruction so he burns his research and tries to escape the country with his family. The mom and dad die in the escape and only Amon is left. He runs from the military, ends up on an island where he learns about the ancient people who could fly on the wind and talk to animals (as he can). Amon then ends up in a fishermen's village and makes friends with Maria. After this village is attacked by the Golden Snake army, the two run away with a band of rebels. Together, they try to stop the Empire of the Golden Snake from destroying and conquering everything. Based on the book by C.W. Nicol.

Tags: Male Protagonist , War , Military , Orphan , Magic , Steampunk , Super Power , Lost Civilization , Philosophy , Prophecy , Guns , Tragedy , Ships

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Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

Also known as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Studio: Studio Hibari , Topcraft , Walt Disney Studios , GKIDS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

A thousand years after a global war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley Of The Wind remains one of only a few areas still populated. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle with powerful insects called ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is spreading across the Earth. Nausicaä and her brave companions, together with the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and the Earth.

Tags: Environmental , Post-Apocalyptic , Lost Civilization , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , War , Aviation , Eco-Horror , Military , Primarily Adult Cast , Kaiju , Survival , Horticulture , Dystopian , Cosmic Horror , Guns , Politics , Anachronism , Travel , Tanks , Orphan , Revenge , Cult , Prophecy , Nudity , Elderly Protagonist

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Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa

Also known as Castle in the Sky.

Studio: Studio Ghibli , Tokuma Shoten , Walt Disney Studios , GKIDS
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky wearing a glowing pendant. Together they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth, and from each other.

Tags: Lost Civilization , Steampunk , Pirates , Environmental , Aviation , Fugitive , Exiled , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Military , Travel , Male Protagonist , Robots , Heterosexual , Guns , Primarily Male Cast , Trains

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