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.
Throughout the series, Takekuma has noted changes in Miyazaki's artwork style. In the early parts of the story, the panels are densely filled with backgrounds that make it difficult to identify the main characters unless one pays close attention.