If you are a fan of Miyazaki's movies, read it because this is by far his magnum opus. If you want to read ecological fiction, read it. If you are a fan of sci-fi fiction, read it. If you are a fan of fantasy fiction, read it. If you are a fan of literary fiction, read it. If you read comics but are skeptical about the merits of manga, read it. If you are skeptical about the merit of comics, read it.
This manga is one of those things for me and many others. By its ability to transcribe its "feeling", or "atmosphere", and its themes into your mind in such a way that you can't help but ponder and remember them at the oddest of times. When you experience something truly great you understand it by the impact it has on you and your mental life. As pretentious as this sounds, I believe that most of you will understand what I mean. A certain indescribable something more that presents itself as an emotional sense of deeper satisfaction or a state of mind that leads to serious introspection and intellectual musing. When I think about what I consider to be the best of the best or a "masterpiece" in it's medium I fall back on one thing.
I didn't find either slow so I guess I am not able to comment on this, but I would like to say that I had a very unique and meaningful experience with this series. Many consider the first half to be a little slow in the same way many people consider Lord of the Rings to be a little slow. It is worth the $40 bucks to buy the large hardbacks if you have the disposable funds to experience this series in a high-quality format. This 1000 page epic took 12 years to create and stands as one of the pinnacles of the medium. You will likely find yourself contemplating things the series merely suggest or briefly touches on. You could read the whole thing in six hours but you won't want to. The mangaka (author and artist) also undergoes a noticeable change in worldview and outlook that significantly impacts the story and characters creating a real sense of genuine and significant growth. It seems to be love it or hate it, but for those who find something meaningful, it becomes something they will never forget. That said, this is not a series for everyone. From philosophy, traditional pacifist themes explored in non-traditional ways, and uniquely environmental world-building to feminist elements that go beyond shallow "girl body but like a man" in early 80's Japan. 2 parts Dune, 2 parts Earthsea with a particular note of A Wizard of Earthsea (and just general Le Guinn), 1 part Lord of the Rings, 1/2 part Dostoevsky, and a 1/2 part Steinbeck, this series covers a number of themes and ideas. Nausicaa is an examination of the nature of Nature, the place and value of man within the larger context of existence, the ethics of violence on both man and nature, and the horror of war.
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