Ava O

“Narrator: In ancient times, the land lay covered in forests, where, from ages long past, dwelt the spirits of the gods. Back then, man and beast lived in harmony, but as time went by, most of the great forests were destroyed. Those that remained were guarded by gigantic beasts who owed their allegiances to the Great Forest Spirit. For those were the days of gods and of demons..”
― Hayao Miyazaki

“Rather than being a little witch heroine who brings happiness to those around her, Kiki is a normal girl who wants to become happy herself.”
― Miyazaki Hayao

“Extinction has long since become a part of our lives.”
― Hayao Miyazaki, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: The Complete Series

“Stop trying. Take long walks. Look at scenery. Doze off at noon. Don't even think about flying. And then, pretty soon, you'll be flying again.”
― Hayao Miyazaki, Kiki's Delivery Service