Princess Mononoke

Overview

Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) is a highly acclaimed MOVIE. Produced by the renowned Studio Ghibli, this adaptation perfectly blends the Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy genres.

In 1997, the film won Best Japanese Movie, Best Animation, and Japanese Movie Fans' Choice awards during the 52nd Mainichi Film Awards. In 1998, the film won the Best Picture award during the 21st Japan Academy Awards.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 85% and attracted over 13,914 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #284292 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

A calm village residing in the mountains comes under attack from a demon-possessed boar one day.

Ashitaka, a young man and prince of the tribe, engages the creature in an attempt to save his village. During the battle, the boar bites him on the arm, leaving it blackened and cursed. Following his village's traditions, Ashitaka is exiled and becomes a wanderer, looking for a solution to the curse before it engulfs him.

Iron Town is a fortress under the leadership of Lady Eboshi. Through the clearing of the surrounding forests, Iron Town produces large amounts of Ironsand, used for gunpowder and other machinery. However, because of the forests destruction, nearby animal clans seek revenge led by a human girl of the Wolf clan called San.

When Ashitaka comes to Iron Town, he discovers the area consumed in battle. Horrified, he attempts to create peace and befriend the Wolf Clan. However, after the forest's eradication and the ongoing war between Human and Beast, will the Spirit of the Forest be forgiving and accept Ashitaka's request to expel his curse?

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Official Rankings

• #24
  highest rated all time
• #9
  most popular all time
• #2
  highest rated 1997
• #1
  most popular 1997