Movie · 1997

Princess Mononoke

Name: Princess Mononoke
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Released: 1997-07-12
Rating: 8.3

★ 8.3 · Adventure · Fantasy · Animation · JA

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

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Pair Princess Mononoke through conflict without easy villains

The forest and industrial settlement contain competing needs rather than a simple good-and-evil split. Its action, scale and moral complexity make a substantial anchor whose animation should not be mistaken for very young suitability.

A live-action environmental drama or gentler folklore feature can redirect the second act. Compare Japanese audio and a suitable dub, then verify age guidance and runtime.

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