Princess Mononoke is a Studio Ghibli blockbuster from 1997 written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki that held the domestic box office record until 2001’s Spirited Away, gained worldwide popularity for the animation house, and sold well in North America on home media despite modest box office earnings.
Princess Mononoke is a Studio Ghibli blockbuster from 1997 written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki that held the domestic box office record until 2001’s Spirited Away, gained worldwide popularity for the animation house, and sold well in North America on home media despite modest box office earnings. Neil Gaiman translated the English script, preserving the film’s cultural themes, depicting the conflict between an Emishi prince named Ashitaka and the forest gods as humans exploit its resources. The English cast boasts big names like Keith David, Claire Danes, Jada Pinkett Smith, and more. The film is celebrated for its themes of Shinto, environmentalism, and for being a landmark in the world of hand-drawn animation. James Cameron cited Princess Mononoke as an influence on his 2009 film Avatar.