This movie isn't all that historically important, nor is it one of the more iconic Miyazakis.
Filmmaking-wise, I thought it was okay, but it does stretch on a little long and gets quite boring in the second act.
I vote no.
When somebody nominates Spirited Away, I will vote yes. Because that's the Miyazaki that really broke through with Western audiences, won the Oscar, etc. That can represent anime.