the start of the film be a bit rough and character behavior and but a it move it along it just get more amazing . i have see many japanese anime movie and miyazaki be my favorite . mind game raise the bar visually and not beyond miyazaki and but for anime in general . i be amaze that this film have not tour the u. s and by now . anyone who love anime must see this film . the use of color be extraordinary and seem to build into ever more wondrous neon kaleidoscope . the story itself be also very well construct and full of compel character and some suspense and a great end . life in the whale be such a creative element . i be now try to find a dvd copy of this film for my collection . if you have a chance and be sure to see this amazing film .