I struggle with anime in general and Miyazaki specifically. There are different storytelling conventions and it's weird when you're struggle with the structure, don't understand any of the Japanese cultural references, and they don't put any edgier into explaining it — things just are the way they are and you have to go with it.

My brain gets overwhelmed and shuts down in self defense. I had to watch Princess Mononoke about 7 times before I got through it without falling asleep. It's a good movie but like a lot of Miyazaki's films, nothing makes any sense except internally and you have to watch the whole movie and understand the themes and internal logic before it makes sense.

But I have to say, Studio Ghibli movies are worth it. I've enjoyed all the ones I've seen. They are ethereal and surreal but they tackle real shit whether directly or allegorically.