Ghibli Park in Nagoya, the world's only Studio Ghibli theme park, is set to add an area inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
Based on Hayao Miyazaki's 1984 post-apocalyptic classic, the new indoor experience is currently under consideration.
On 7 August, Aichi Prefecture announced plans for the proposed attraction near the west entrance plaza of Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, where Ghibli Park is located.
Ghibli Park's new area will be inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Hayao Miyazaki's 1984 classic Studio Ghibli
The prefecture intends to allocate around 390 million yen ($2.4m) for the project's basic concept, design and geological surveys (via Tokyo Weekender).
Details remain under wraps, with no opening date announced. However, a concept sketch has been released showing the proposed building's exterior.
Aichi's governor Hideaki Omura said at a press conference that Nausicaä has a particularly strong fanbase and could be a "powerful" addition to the theme park. The project would also form the park's third phase of development.
Officials said the attraction is planned as Ghibli Park's second fully indoor area after Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, which could encourage longer visits and offer guests a break from Nagoya's summer heat.
Mononoke Village at Ghibli Park features giant boar statues inspired by creatures from Princess Mononoke Studio Ghibli
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind follows Princess Nausicaä as she protects her people, explores the mysterious toxic forest and tries to prevent a war.
A synopsis for the film reads: "Facing the destruction of her planet's natural resources, warrior princess Nausicaä rallies her people against an evil queen's rampaging army."
Ghibli Park opened in November 2022 with three of its five themed areas – Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Dondoko Forest and Hill of Youth.
Mononoke Village opened in November 2023, followed by Valley of Witches in March 2024, completing the park's original five themed areas.
