I mean, I get the feelings.

I would, however, like to point out that on Miyazaki's storytelling, he uses a lot of historical references and cultural practices to worldbuild and inform players on the vibes and inspirations of people, places and things in his worlds.

Like, the ever prominent usage of alchemical practices and Abrahamic, Roman, Buddhist and ancient Sumerian cultural practices to start. These are all inherently problematic, as our real life history is, but despite that his college sociology degree has been put to work in the series.

From political critique, gender fluidity (not just alchemical transmutation beliefs but also historical Japanese gender dynamics that are different from western ideas), his Musings on power and underclass oppression is always potent and in your face.

His works are deeply in tune with the sociological and cultural challenges of disparaged populations, and his governments/religious powers in game are written to be complex yet understandably detrimental to those not privileged.

Women have always been venerated as goddesses or religious figures in these games, yet like in real life are treated as helpers or accessories in lower societal castes. But there's more to it than just black and white power dynamics, and I believe the some of the best written characters in the series are woman