After a lot of faffing we are finally starting our journey in Ghibli, with a film that technically isn't a Ghibli but is widely considered to be one. The 80s were a dark time for Disney, so can Ben and Liam find their first non-Disney animated classic from auteur genius Hayao Miyazaki? Along the way they discuss repeated insect taming, dub v sub, old man murder, and they find out who is the sexiest character in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

Episode 59 - Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind

Hot on the heels of Nausicaa (Ben still can't pronounce it), Ben and Liam are looking at 1986's Castle In The Sky, the first official Studio Ghibli film. Influential, undoubtedly, but is it a true animation classic? We discuss morning trumpets, a villainous and massive forehead, Dr Eggman, and we find out who the sexiest character is in Castle In The Sky.

Episode 60 - Castle In The Sky

We go for round two with Don Bluth, who teamed up in the 80s with none other than Steven Spielberg to produce a tail/e of immigration and the American dream. Much like Fievel, Liam and Ben set off on a journey to see if this promised wonder is what it promises. On the way they discuss pigeon architecture, Dom Deluise, Cossack cats, and we find out who the sexiest character is in An American Tail.

Episode 59 - Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind

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