On Your Mark (dub) Info

: It was the first Miyazaki project to utilize computer-generated imagery (CGI) to supplement traditional hand-drawn cells, techniques that were later refined for Princess Mononoke .

The short was originally choreographed to the Japanese song "On Your Mark," but the duo later released an English version titled . On Your Mark (Dub)

: The Japanese track provides a driving, rhythmic backdrop to a non-linear narrative that repeats scenes with different outcomes, emphasizing the themes of hope and perseverance. : It was the first Miyazaki project to

: The short explores classic Miyazaki motifs—flight, environmental decay, and the corruption of authority—without using a single line of spoken dialogue. On Your Mark (Dub)

: The two protagonists are modeled after Chage and Aska themselves, while the winged girl is often compared to the titular character of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind .

Despite its seven-minute runtime, On Your Mark is a landmark in Ghibli history: