Correction: We said that Pazu's father died in a storm while searching for Laputa. He actually "dies of shame" after failing to prove Laputa's existence to the rest of the world.

Our first standalone episode takes on the "Godfather" of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki, and one of his most popular films: Castle in the Sky.

Where did Miyazaki take his inspiration for the film? How does the Welsh coal miner's strike fit into things? Did Castle in the Sky set a template for future animated films from Japan, and wider science fiction? We seek to answer these questions and more.

Intro music by QubeSounds from Pixabay.

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