Nausicaä: More Than Just a Cool Anime Princess?

Okay, so I just rewatched Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (again, let's be real), and I’m thinking about something deeper than just the visually stunning animation and the badass princess (though, let's be honest, those defs are part of the appeal). I think Miyazaki is lowkey presenting a pretty strong argument about perspective and 'the other'. Like, everyone is so terrified of the Toxic Jungle and the Ohmu, but Nausicaä actually sees them. She actively tries to understand them, not just kill them reflexively like pretty much everyone else. And it’s her perspective, her willingness to look beyond the fear, that ultimately saves the day. Think about the scene when she's like communicating with the baby Ohmu after rescuing it. The way it calms down when she touches it, the shift in her expression... it's a powerful moment. And contrast that with how the Tolmekians just see them as monsters to be weaponized. It's literally a visual representation of how destructive fear and ignorance can be. Plus, the whole thing with the purified soil at the bottom of the jungle is a pretty cool allegory for how nature can heal itself, even after massive destruction. If we just let it (and maybe stop bombing it, yikes). I guess what I'm getting at is, the movie isn't just a cool adventure with stunning visuals (though seriously, the airship designs are chef's kiss). It's a commentary on how our perception of 'the other' shapes our actions and ultimately determines our fate. It's about empathy, understanding, and looking beyond superficial appearances. And that's what makes it more than just an anime fantasy, you know? Anyone else have thoughts on this? Am I overthinking it? Maybe. But honestly, that's half the fun of film studies, right? Let me know what you think!