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Mononoke Hime

Synopsis: Mononoke Hime is a Japanese animated film that tells the story of Ashitaka, a prince cursed by a terrible boar god. On his journey to find a cure, he becomes involved in a battle between humans, gods and forest spirits, led by Lady Eboshi, leader of an industrial city, and Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves. The story addresses issues such as the destruction of the environment and the relationship between humans and nature, in a plot full of action, intrigue and complex feelings.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Mononoke Hime
  • Anime Name in Japanese: もののけ姫
  • Anime Name in English: Princess Mononoke
  • Other names:

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: Fantasy
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.66
  • Popularity: 105

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Mononoke Hime Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/7/75919.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-07T10:02:51-03:00
  • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Mononoke Hime": 

    • Princess Mononoke is a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1997.
    • The title "Mononoke Hime" means "The Vengeful Spirit Princess" in Japanese.
    • The film explores issues of conflict between nature and civilization, in a world of gods and natural spirits.
    • The soundtrack of Mononoke Hime was composed by Joe Hisaishi, a frequent collaborator of Studio Ghibli films.
    • The main character, Ashitaka, is cursed by a monstrous spirit and embarks on a journey to find the cure and understand the nature of the curse.
    • Princess Mononoke is a striking character, a warrior who defends the forest and its inhabitants against the invasion and destruction caused by humans.
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    Manga and Products from Mononoke Hime

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Mononoke Hime"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • San - The Princess Mononoke was raised by wolves and fights for the preservation of the forest and the spirits
    • Ashitaka - A prince of the Emishi clan who is cursed by a demon and sets out on a journey to find a solution to the curse
    • Lady Eboshi - The leader of the town of Tatara who seeks to expand her iron production and comes into conflict with San and the forest spirits
    • Moro - The leader of the wolves who raised San and fights to protect the forest from the attacks of the city of Tatara
    • Jigo - A merchant who searches for the head of the deer god to gain riches, and becomes involved in the conflict between humans and spirits

    Summary and events

    • Princess Mononoke is raised by wolves, after her adoptive parents were killed by a demon
    • Ashitaka, a cursed prince, comes into contact with the demon and embarks on a journey in search of a cure for his curse
    • He gets involved in a battle between nature and humanity, while trying to understand and reconcile both sides
    • Do you know Princess Mononoke and get involved in her fight to protect the forest and its spirits
    • Conflicts arise with Lady Eboshi and the inhabitants of her village, who are destroying the forest in search of resources
    • The war between humans and the forest gods culminates in an epic battle
    • Ashitaka and Mononoke find a way to coexist peacefully in both worlds
    • The story ends with a message about the importance of respecting nature and finding a balance between progress and environmental preservation

    What happens in the end?

    In "Princess Mononoke", after a series of events, including the revelation that Princess Mononoke, San, is actually a girl raised by wolves, and the final battle between humans and the spirits of the forest, the forest goddess finally sacrifices herself to save the life of Ashitaka, the protagonist. With her death, the forest returns to its original state and peace is restored. In the end, San and Ashitaka say goodbye, but promise to meet again in the future. The work ends with the forest and humans living in harmony, showing hope that both can coexist peacefully.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    • Princess Mononoke - PlayStation, Game Boy Color

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Mononoke Hime

    • Princess Mononoke (Movie)
    • Mononoke Hime Gaiden (especial)

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    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 (mono) - means "thing" or "being"
    • のけ (noke) - no direct translation, it is part of a name that references a mythical or supernatural being
    • 姫 (hime) - means "princess"
    The meaning of the anime's name "もののけ姫" is "Princess Mononoke". The term "もののけ" refers to supernatural or mythical beings, usually with monstrous characteristics, that are central to the film's story. Therefore, the name indicates the presence of a princess who is closely connected to these magical and mysterious beings.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Mononoke Hime has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Mononoke Hime on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Mononoke Hime usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 105