Takekuma has noted stylistic changes in Miyazaki's artwork over the course of the series. He points out that, particularly in the first chapters, the panels are densely filled with background, which makes the main characters difficult to discern without paying close attention.
Takekuma has documented changes in Miyazaki's artwork style across the series. Notably, in the early parts of the story, the panels are densely populated with backgrounds that obscure the main characters, requiring careful observation to distinguish them.