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Week Four

Sorry for my absence this week, I was really not feeling well that day (or week to be honest). I'm actually disappointed since I missed Miyazaki week and I love Miyazaki.

For this week, we read Nausicaa. This being Miyazaki's only manga, I was amazed to see how similar it was to his films. Then again, coming from previously being in Animation, I understand why it's so similar. It's basically like storyboarding and anime, but with less frames.

Another thing that intrigued me is the fact that the plot was simplified upon converting into a film. The plot for the manga was very fleshed out and complex, but obviously a film cannot fit all that nuance so it must be simplified and condensed. This actually makes me want to see what the original plot to all of Miyazaki's films are, and if they are originally more complex and simplified down to fit a feature film length.

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