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Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2002)

I would like to add as well that the movie is unique in terms that it does not utilize "fan service" and male anime fan taste in its character creation. No pretty boys, kawaii girls, or even immodest appearance like the major anime series who exploits anime fan (mainly male) common taste and the director/writer's own libido. Hayao Miyazaki certainly has a class of his own. Expect to find more details as you watch the movie more than once.