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Mononoke Hime
Synopsis: In a world where nature and civilization are in conflict, Prince Ashitaka is forced to leave his village after being marked by a curse from a demonic boar. On his journey to find a cure, he arrives at Iron Town, where he encounters the determined Lady Eboshi, who leads the relentless exploitation of natural resources, and the brave Princess San, defender of the forest gods. As the struggle between humans and spirits intensifies, Ashitaka becomes an intermediary, seeking an understanding that can save both his future and that of the Earth. Amid battles and revelations, the story explores the complex interactions between progress and preservation, challenging the viewer to reflect on the cost of advancement.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Mononoke Hime
- Anime Name in Japanese: もののけ姫
- Anime Name in English: Princess Mononoke
- Other names: Mononoke Hime
Production information
- Producers: Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network
- Licensors:
- Studios: Studio Ghibli
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 12-Jul-97
- Genres: Ação, Aventura, Premiado, Fantasia
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.66
- Popularity: 105
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Mononoke Hime" was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 1997 by Studio Ghibli.
- It is known for addressing complex themes, such as the coexistence between humans and nature.
- The forest in the film is inspired by the ancient forests of Yakushima, an island in southern Japan.
- The soundtrack was composed by Joe Hisaishi, a frequent collaborator in Studio Ghibli films.
- "Mononoke Hime" was the first animated film to win the Best Film award at the Japanese Academy Awards.
Main Characters
- San - Princess raised by wolves, fights for the forest
- Ashitaka - Prince in search of healing, defender of peace
- Gozen Eboshi - Leader of Tataraba, uses technology against nature
- Kodama - Forest spirits, symbolize ecological health
- Yakul - Ashitaka's loyal elk
- Moro - Wolf goddess, mother of San
- The Forest Spirit - Entity that takes care of the life and death of the forest
- Jiko Bou - Ambitious monk in search of the head of the Spirit of the Forest
- Okkoto - Old boar leader of his clan
- Toki - Inhabitant of Tataraba, wife of Kouroku
Summary and events
- The Emishi village is attacked by a demon boar, and Prince Ashitaka fights to defend it.
- The boar, in its last breath, curses Ashitaka's arm, giving him demonic powers and threatening his life.
- Ashitaka is instructed by the elders to travel west in search of a cure.
- He arrives at Tatara, the City of Iron, where he finds a fierce conflict.
- Lady Eboshi, leader of the city, promotes deforestation, causing the wrath of the sacred spirits of the forest and Princess San.
- Ashitaka tries to mediate peace between the forces of nature and humanity.
- He deals with his own inner demon while seeking harmony.
- The film explores the connection between technology and nature and the possibility of accepting differences to achieve harmony.
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Meaning of Mononoke Hime
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
もののけ姫
- もの - thing
- の - of (possessive particle)
- け - spirit (or "face to face" in some contexts)
- 姫 - princess
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