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Warriors of the Wind
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Sumi Shimamoto, Ichiro Nagai, Gorō Naya.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful i…
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Release snapshot for Warriors of the Wind.
MoviHero lists March 11, 1984 as the release date for Warriors of the Wind. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sumi Shimamoto as Nausicaä (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Mito (voice), Gorō Naya as Yupa (voice), Yoji Matsuda as Asbel (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 11, 1984
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastSumi Shimamoto as Nausicaä (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Mito (voice), Gorō Naya as Yupa (voice), Yoji Matsuda as Asbel (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Warriors of the Wind right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Warriors of the Wind runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 4,259 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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Viewer reaction
“Non stop violence in a post apocalyptic earth, this is so much more anime than Ghibli.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceKushanaKushana appears in Warriors of the Wind (1984).Open character guide voiceNausicaäNausicaä appears in Warriors of the Wind (1984).Open character guide voiceAsbelAsbel appears in Warriors of the Wind (1984).Open character guide voiceMitoMito appears in Warriors of the Wind (1984).Open character guide voiceYupaYupa appears in Warriors of the Wind (1984).Open character guide
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