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Head to head
Castle in the Sky vs Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
| 8.0 | Score | 8.1 |
| 130,361 | Popularity | 106,024 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 1986 | Year | 1984 |
| Movie | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
AdventureFantasySci-FiLost CivilizationEnvironmental
The verdict
On the numbers, Castle in the Sky edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind scores 81% vs 80%.
- More popularCastle in the Sky has the bigger audience here.
- NewerCastle in the Sky (1986) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Castle in the Sky or Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind for the full picture.