To date, it’s the animator’s only foray into post-apocalyptic sci-fi, and its world is so thoughtfully depicted, we’re still hoping he’ll one day return to it for a belated follow-up. Technically speaking, Nausicaa isn’t a Studio Ghibli film, since it was made before it was founded, but it is an early work of brilliance from Hayao Miyazaki. Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind (1984) In fact, 1997’s Princess Mononoke is one of the few Miyazaki films to not contain any flying scenes at all. The young Hayao Miyazaki’s love of aeroplanes never left him, and along with his other childhood interests and experiences, would go on to inform the films he’d make as an adult.Īlthough wide ranging in settings and genres, Studio Ghibli’s films – whether directed by Miyazaki himself, or other talented filmmakers like studio co-founder Isao Takahata or his son Goro – often contain flying sequences. Flying is another staple of the studio’s animation – and Miyazaki’s interest in aviation is unsurprising when you consider his family history.īoth Miyazaki’s father and uncle were involved in the aviation industry, and made parts for the Mitsubishi Zero fighter – one of the most capable flying machines in the Second World War. A fascination with animals, countryside and nature. If you have any critique, please PM us or click "message the mods" and we will respond as soon as possible.There are certain themes that are so prevalent in the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, they’ve almost become trademarks: the tenacious heroine on the cusp of adulthood. In general, have fun, be nice in the comments, and enjoy the pictures.
Sources and more info are highly, highly encouraged otherwise. This will help users find different categories much more easily.ĭirect image/video links are preferred, but a website with a gallery/information is perfectly fine as long as pictures are provided in the first place.Ī source for more info must be provided in the comments if asked for one by a mod. This is done after submitting by pressing the "flair" button under your post. Provide an accurate description of the aircraft in your post, so if you were describing a Boeing 747 it would be something like "Boeing 747 Commercial, all metal, jet passenger plane, put into production circa 1970"įlair your post with a tag that fits the plane in question. Blueprints and drawings are fine as long as they're detailed well enough! No blurry spy satellite photos or vague silhouettes. Images must be clear and obvious as to the content. This sub is for real designs that were made in the real world this means no photoshops, kitbashing, or purely fictional "what ifs." At least a functional prototype or part of one must have been built for inclusion in the sub. Weird doesn't just mean weird-looking, planes which have interesting stories or are generally obscure are quite fine. Blimps, zeppelins, helicopters, and all other oddities are just as welcome. All aircraft are allowed, not just those with wings. A subreddit spawned from /r/weirdwheels with the same intent, only with planes! This sub is for documenting all those strange planes out there from prototype to production.