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.
On the cusp of the Muromachi period in Japan, a young prince named Ashitaka is cursed by a demonized boar god. He journeys to the western forests seeking a cure and becomes embroiled in a bitter conflict between the forest's animal gods and the humans of Irontown, who are led by the determined Lady Eboshi. Ashitaka finds himself caught between the two sides, struggling to find a way to stop the destruction and restore balance to the world.
Princess Mononoke was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its stunning animation, complex narrative, and mature themes. It was a massive box office success in Japan and gained significant international recognition, solidifying Hayao Miyazaki's status as a master storyteller.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise Princess Mononoke for its stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and thought-provoking themes, with many highlighting its beautiful animation and epic scope.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Saturn Awards and won numerous awards in Japan, including Animation of the Year at the 2000 Japan Academy Prize.
Princess Mononoke was the highest-grossing film in Japan until it was surpassed by Titanic. It also marked Studio Ghibli's first film to be released on VHS and DVD in the United States.
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