I’ve been thinking over this post since I encountered it and I likewise love how Miyazaki can craft these anti-imperialist, anti-patriarchal themes into works that are beloved by conservative men, but I’d argue that this only demonstrates the LIMITATIONS of art in effecting political/social change
Nick (derogatory) ✨It is affirmatively a good thing that Miyazaki is such an innovative storyteller that he can embed a oeuvre of left/progressive polemics inside games that sell primarily to meathead conservatives. I believe in the power of narrative osmosis. Incremental changes in attitude you don't even notice.