TFA Was Inspired by an Anime! Rey is Nausicaa?

In this video, I explore the way-too-obvious-to-be-coincidence similarities between moments of The Force Awakens and Nausicaa of the Valley of the wind, as well as some particular moments from both films. Support me on Patreon! Clips sourced from: A New Hope (1977) © Lucasfilm Ltd. The Force Awakens (2015) © Lucasfilm Ltd. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1985) © Studio Ghibli The Hidden Fortress (1958) © Toho Company Ltd. The limited and educational use of these clips for film criticism and analysis is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright law. Music: “Anamalie“ by Kevin MacLeod,