I see. Miyazaki likes dark universes and lores.
I will say something unpopular in today's Zeitgeist: many French women (not all of them, but a fair share - maybe 30%) are heavily influenced by feminism which makes them very selfish, haughty and resentful.
I'm starting to think that Mediterranean and Eastern girls are generally way better (kinder, warmer and more reliable).
Of course, it's not good to make generalities, but there's some truth to it.