Animation and direction
Fight choreography, lighting, and character acting help Princess Mononoke stand out among other acclaimed adventure series.
Princess Mononoke is 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.
At a Glance
Full titlePrincess Mononoke
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
StudioStudio Ghibli
GenreAdventure · Fantasy · Animation
Why Princess Mononoke is worth your time
An epic fable of nature, industry, and the wolf princess of the forest
Princess Mononoke (1997) opens with 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.
As a theatrical anime release, Princess Mononoke combines adventure, fantasy, animation storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, Princess Mononoke is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
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.
Characters you follow
The cast grows under pressure — viewers stay for relationships and choices, not only battles or plot twists.
Pacing and structure
Princess Mononoke mixes quiet scenes with spikes of tension, making it strong for binge sessions and rewatch hunting for foreshadowing.
Where to start
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Story
An epic fable of nature, industry, and the wolf princess of the forest
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World and premise
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.
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How the story starts
Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it.
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Characters and conflict
Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
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Stakes rise
As a theatrical anime release, Princess Mononoke combines adventure, fantasy, animation storytelling with set pieces and emotional payoffs that play best when you can follow the full story in one sitting.
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Themes and tone
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Why fans keep watching
Princess Mononoke keeps viewers engaged because each story beat balances spectacle with character stakes, making it easy to recommend to both genre fans and newcomers exploring anime.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Theatrical runtime: 134 minutes.
Released Jul 1997.
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation.
Studios / networks: Studio Ghibli, dentsu, Tokuma Shoten.
TMDB user score: 8.3/10.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: 93%.
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FAQ
What is Princess Mononoke about?
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.
How long is Princess Mononoke?
Runtime: 2h 14m.
Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?
With a TMDB score of 8.3/10, Princess Mononoke ranks among the most discussed anime in its category. Fans praise its pacing, animation, and character work.
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