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This Week in Anime - The Deer King's Beating Heart
The latest film from Ghibli alumni directors shares some themes with Princess Mononoke but proves it has the heart to stand on its own.
Chainsaw Man (Series Review)
Welcome to Anime Rants! I’m 7Mononoke (Mono for short) and this is my review for the popular 2022 anime, Chainsaw Man. There will be spoilers in this review.…
Bloganuary – January Blog Challenge – Day 26
Hello, this is 7Mononoke at Anime Rants. I hope you’re doing well. Unfortunately, I woke up sick. I have very little energy, so for today’s Bloganuary entry, I’m…
Anime Like Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Junji Ito Maniace brings to life 20 stories from the collected library of legendary horror manga artist Junji Ito. Adapted stories include works from Tomie,
Ayakashi, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Ghost Hunt, Hell Girl, Mononoke
Announcement Concerning Anime Rants
Greetings, readers. This is 7Mononoke (Mono for short) and I have an important announcement. Long story short, I will be moving my main blog back here to WordPress.…
Announcement Concerning Anime Rants
Greetings, readers. This is 7Mononoke (Mono for short) and I have an important announcement. Long story short, I will be moving my main blog back here to WordPress.…
Pre-2000s Anime with Multi-Channel Audio
Had this in Drafts for about a year because I lost interest. Obviously this is an incomplete list, so I may come back and update it if I…
Mononoke, Jungle Emperor Leo, Devilman, Gunsmith Cats, Jungle Emperor Leo
STUDIO GHIBLI LIGHTNING ROUND
12 Days of Aniblogging 2022, Day 8 Work’s been way busier than expected and it’s cutting into my writing time. This is annoying because I still have an absolutely…
The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart, Grave of the Fireflies, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro
52 Anime in 52 Weeks: September
An Anime challenge to watch an anime from beginning to end every week. Here’s how my weeks 35 through 39 of the 52 anime in 52 weeks anime…
The Morose Mononokean, Grimoire of Zero, Parallel World Pharmacy, Mononoke
Chainsaw Man – 11 – Asking Nicely
“The Future Rules”, says the Future Devil, who resembles the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke, but is a lot more happy-go-lucky. The terms of his new contract with Aki…
Spirited Away
Spirited Away is the fourth Studio Ghibli movie I've watched. But, how does it stack up against the other three?
Holiday Review #16: SHUNA'S JOURNEY
But let's take a diversion to a more highbrow sort of fantasy, created by the one anime director that literally everyone knows. SHUNA'S JOU...
Holiday Review #16: SHUNA'S JOURNEY
But let's take a diversion to a more highbrow sort of fantasy, created by the one anime director that literally everyone knows. SHUNA'S JOU...
Porco Rosso: The High-Flying Pig Prince of the Sky!
Porco Rosso flies high and battles with pirates, fascists, and foreign armies in this action-packed epic from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki!
A-Yokai-A-Day: The Bōrei of Tsuruga Province
Today I am in Kyoto attending the Mononoke Ichi flea market and hyakki yagyo night parade. It's been 3 years since the last time this event took place…
Blog Posts Worth Reading at my New Wix Site
Hello to all guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! This is Mono (7Mononoke) checking into the old Anime Rants to tell my followers about how things are going at…
Blog Posts Worth Reading at my New Wix Site
Hello to all guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! This is Mono (7Mononoke) checking into the old Anime Rants to tell my followers about how things are going at…
#60 Doron Dororon (Ft. Mehgan from the Volume One podcast)
Is this series a step up from the author’s previous work Golem Hearts? We and our guest Mehgan from the Volume One podcast discuss Gen Oosuka ‘s…
Giving Anime a Second Chance
Some anime that I used to hate suddenly clicked with me a lot better when I rewatch them years down the line.
#59.5 First Thoughts on Doron Dororon
Even if you’ve listened to this on Patreon stay tuned for a bonus Q&A! David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the Shonen Jump manga Doron…
HELP DECIDE AN EPISODE OF ENGLISH DUB HISTORY!
That's right, we're doing it again this year! Yui's page (Chibi Maruko-chan REMAKE): https://www.extra-life.org/participant/YuiHaruhara Ryan's page (Berserk REMAKE): https://www.extra-life.org/participant/486519 Dante's page (Princess Mononoke): https://www.extra-life.org/participant/488035 Austin's page (Porco Rosso): https://www.extra-life.org/participant/488038 Psion's page (Whisper of…
Princess Mononoke, The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart, Berserk, Berserk
Anniversary Post: A quick look at Selected Films of Hayao Miyazaki
So… normally this time of year I do a big anniversary top 10 list. I had an idea to do the same this year, but real life concerns…
Kiki's Delivery Service, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away
Experiencing the elsewhere in Hayao Miyazaki’s films
This article, centered on Hayao Miyazaki’s narratives, intends to highlight that his films are strongly structured around the themes of the hero’s uprooting and his opening to the…
Ponyo, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Ergo Proxy Episode 17: Never-Ending Battle (Terra Incognita)
-Introduction- Hey there, it's 7Mononoke, or just Mono. My new Wix blog seems to be going pretty well. On my old Wordpress blog, I was in the middle…
My History with Anime
Hello to all guys, gals, and enby pals. I am 7Mononoke or just Mono, and until recently, I had an active anime blog through Wordpress. I am transitioning…
Anime Rants' New Website
Welcome. I am 7Mononoke, AKA just Mono. On Wordpress.com, I had a blog called Anime Rants. Some of you may have migrated over from there. Due to monetary…
Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫, Hayao Miyazaki, 1997)
A young man from an exiled clan tries to make peace between the natural world and the industrial in Hayao Miyazaki’s landmark 1997 animation
This Week in Anime - The Psychedelic Horror of Mononoke
Mononoke remains a unique entry in anime horror, keeping its cards close to its chest and starring an otherworldly, stoic protagonist.
Is Porco Rosso still one of my favourite anime of all time?
I’m a bit of a Ghibli hipster. When other people are listing their favourite Ghibli movies with Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke or My Neighbour Totoro, I’m out here…
Anime’s Traditional wooden sandals!
Geta are Japanese wooden sandals that have been around for about a thousand years and are still worn today. A hallmark of geta are the telltale “Clop Clop”…
4 Dumb Bishounen discuss Global Warming
When you think of anime that have the best environmental messages about climate change, you would probably pick Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind or Princess Mononoke.…
Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke, Idiot Boyfriend: My Boyfriend is an Idiot
What’s Your Favourite Studio Ghibli Movie?
Our ‘favourites’ are often dictated by what we have an emotional connection to. It’s a complex idea that doesn’t have much explanation – but really the idea is…
Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, Mononoke
The Deer King In UK Cinemas from July 27th
Anime Limited have announced that Masashi Ando’s directorial debut The Deer King will head to selected UK cinemas from July 27th.
10 Popular Iyashikei Manga
A list of 10 popular Iyashikei manga titles that I recommend fans of the subgenre and slice of life should read.
School Babysitters, Mononoke, Yotsuiro Biyori, Place to Place, The Morose Mononokean
A Trip Down Memory Lane With Studio Ghibli's Only Yesterday - Monthly Retro Recommendations
There is no arguing that Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous anime studios in Japan. Especially to us in the west. And they have created many…
Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Only Yesterday, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away
Outdoor Cinema Screenings at the Barbican include Princess Mononoke and Mothra this August 2022
The good folks from the Barbican in London have sent us details of their up coming Outdoor Cinema. It's set to run from Tuesday 23rd August ...
Anime Series Like Kakuriyo – Bed and Breakfast for Spirits
Since she was a child, Aoi could see spirits. After one day feeding a hungry spirit, she is whisked off to the hidden realm where an ogre states…
Elegant Yokai Apartment Life, Gugure! Kokkuri-san, Restaurant to Another World, The Morose Mononokean, Hanasaku Iroha ~Blossoms for Tomorrow~
Mononoke Ichi Report
Last weekend saw the return of the Mononoke Ichi (モノノケ市) yokai flea market in Kyoto. Normally, this event takes place several times per year, with a spring flea…
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke is the best of the Studio Ghibli movies I've seen. It's a bit long. But other than that, it's great.
Ani-Gamers Podcast #167 – Anime Secret Santa 2021 Roundup
It’s a full house as Ink and Patrick join Evan and David to discuss the anime they watched for Anime Secret Santa, the annual blogger tradition wherein participants…
Lupin III, Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon, Mononoke, The Cockpit, BABYLON
Secret Santa Review: Mononoke
Welcome to Anime Secret Santa, a gift exchange — founded by our friends at Reverse Thieves and currently run by the AGC Podcast — where the gifts are…
Lupin III: The First, Mononoke, Princess Mononoke, Thermae Romae, Yasuke
30 Best Mystery Anime Series With Intrigue to Unravel
The term “mystery” tends to evoke images of hard-boiled detectives tracking down criminals, but mystery is a blanket term. A lot of situations can be mysterious, and that…
Serial Experiments Lain, Shiki, Moriarty the Patriot, When They Cry, Bungo Stray Dogs
Print in Time - A Reverse Time Travel Short Story
Print in Time is an urban fantasy story about the destiny of a ukiyo-e artist that finds himself out of his time . The story introduces uki...
An Anime Steeped in History: Princess Mononoke
In a change to our regular scheduled news, we bring you an academic article titled Steeped in History: Princess Mononoke. It delves into his...
My 7 Most Hated Ghibli Movies
Though my stance on Ghibli has softened in recent years, there are still plenty of films competing to be most hated Ghibli movies.
Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Only Yesterday, Pom Poko, Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke and the Effect on Studio Ghibli’s Global Presence
Princess Mononoke set Studio Ghibli on the path of global recognition with a compelling narrative, memorable story, and high quality visuals.
10 Videogame Characters Inspired By Japanese Folklore
Chinese and Korean traders introduced Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and the ever present Confucianism while Japan provided various regional myths, legends, and lore. These ingredients were brewed int…
Video Review: Hayao Miyazaki (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Art Book)
Anime art books are a dime a dozen (though the prices don’t reflect that!), even in the world of Studio Ghibli, which releases one for most every one…
Kiki's Delivery Service, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke
Mononoke / モノノ怪 by Ninagawa Yaeko
Once again, I am shamefully coming to you with a manga recommendation based on an anime. I had originally intended this blog… well, to be a podcast, but…
Ghibli on Vinyl
By Andrew Osmond. The treasure trove of Ghibli vinyl soundtracks released by Anime Limited represent the composer-director relationship in anime. Joe Hisaishi has written music for Hayao Miyazaki…