Classic Ghibli anime Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, or “Warriors of the Wind” as early releases were called, seems to yield some insight into national character by way of a comparison of its theatrical posters…
Above it can be seen with some of the original Japanese art.
The UK:
Spain:
France:
Germany:
And finally, the American version:
Hopefully there is some mistake.
It’s not just the cover. They cut out 25 – 30 minutes of the movie. It isn’t even possible to understand the plot of the US version, they left the motif out. I think that’s why Hayao Miyazaki is so protective about his works and insisted to Disney not to edit anything in Pricess mononoke. They feared a too high age rating would hurt potential sales. (Nausicaa was created before the foundation of Studio Ghibli)
I remember this horrible cover and dub… it was like 1984 or so… it was BAD. And of course the cover is completely wrong.
Its a bad mix of DUNE – StarWars – He-Man’s Skelator and Pegasus?! W T F !
The american poster was so awesome that when I actually saw the movie it was kind of a letdown.
Haha, I think only the PS2 title “ICO” can top this:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/ps2/ico/cover-art
Which is more offensive, the pushing of the female lead into the background, or the false promises of a robotic grim reaper?
I can’t decide.