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Special Review: Princess Mononoke
Posted: 9/10/2023I n anticipation of the upcoming release of what may well be Hayao Miyazaki’s final movie, Fathom Entertainment is rereleasing many of Miyazaki’s past films in American…


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NOTE: This was also cross posted in the LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 221) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Princess Mononoke, recorded live August 31st,…
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At the end of the film, I wanted more: more of the story, more of the magic, but most of all more of Princess Mononoke!


Christmas Ghibli #3 – Princess Mononoke
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou This is our third and final Christmas Ghibli of 2019! We hope you’ve enjoyed this series, as doing it has been an absolute…


Fanart Friday: A Princess Mononoke Halloween
The fantastical imagery in many Studio Ghibli films makes them ripe for artists to take and interpret with similarly imaginative themes, like those represented in Halloween! Check out…


Princess Mononoke Comes to Life in Ghibli Park's New Area
Check out the life-size Demon Spirit and Lord Okkoto statues!


Princess Mononoke Comes to Life in Ghibli Park’s New Area
I have a gallery of my trip to Ghibli Park's new Princess Mononoke-themed area up over on Anime News Network. Check it out!
An Illustrated History of Anime Penguins
Here is a video of the panel I ran at Ayacon this year based on these posts from this very website. Eventually there will be a third post…


Mononoke — Anime Review
If you like artsy anime and-or mystery stories with supernatural elements, then Mononoke is an instant recommendation.


Christmas Cakes in Japan: An Affectionate History
Move over cookies! Unlike in many western nations, where Christmas cakes must share their holiday crown with a wealth of other sweets, from candy canes to gingerbread cookies,…


This Week in Anime - An Alternate History in Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
Join Steve and Nicky this week as they explore Ōoku's alternate take on history where a female-led Shogun rules over Feudal Japan, accompanied by a harem of men…


Mononoke (and an Uncanny Reality): A review
Mononoke, although lacking at times, delivers upon an aggressive an uncanny vibe that is hard to find elsewhere


Princess Mononoke is Way More Than it Seems
Princess Mononoke is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films, the messages, artwork, characters, and music captured my heart from the very first time I saw it. Luckily…


Wild Women and Iron Will: The battle for nature in Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke, with its focus on women in conflict, winds up reflecting an archetypal struggle between the "civilized" woman and the inner wild self.


Mononoke
Mononoke is culturally deeply tied to Japan, particularly in its use of folklore, spiritual beliefs, and traditional aesthetics. Here are some key cultural elements from Japan that are…
Mononoke
Welcome to Anime Secret Santa, a gift exchange — founded by our friends at Reverse Thieves and currently run by the Taiiku Podcast — where the gifts are…
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Nature, Development and Princess Mononoke (Original work Studio Ghibli)
What makes Studio Ghibli films so poignant is often the truth of their subject matter. The windows they open into the fantastical worlds they depict are a surreal…


Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History
Concerned about the "mythologization" growing up around Ghibli British academic Rayna Denison offers several alternative perspectives on the acclaimed anime studio and spotlights its less-touted but still wildly…


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.


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.


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


The GREATEST Fight In Anime History!
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538 – Manga in Motion 67 – Mononoke
We're back from our week off! On this episode we discuss Gargoyles, Ghost in the Shell 2, Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf, World Trigger, and more! Then…


Mononoke: Karakasa
Plot: Asa and Kame strike up an immediate friendship when they arrive at the same time for their first day of duty at the Ooku, the splendid pleasure…


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Plot: One day, a calm village residing in the mountains comes under attack from a demon-possessed boar. Ashitaka, a young man and prince of the tribe, fights the…


Babel: An Arcane History Book Review
A truly amazing reading experience


Anime Boston 2023 – Introduction: An All-New Part of History
Editor: Samantha Ferreira On April 18, 2003, anime fans from across New England flocked to Boston's Park Plaza Hotel to partake in a celebration of all
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Episode #72 (S10E1) – Princess Mononoke [ もののけ姫] (1997)
We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli’s…


The Biggest F*CKUP in Anime History
Uzumaki could've been my favorite anime. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Who is Junji Ito 2:51 A Promising Start 5:35 The Downward Spiral This anime is a horror anime. I'm not a huge fan of…


Making Out in Japanese: An Oral History of a Seminal Text
A repost of an interview with the creators of a hugely influential guidebook series.


Mononoke The Movie: Karakasa Anime Film Review
Mononoke The Movie: Karakasa is a feast for the eyes, unlike any anime I have ever seen. It deserves to sit right up there alongside the standout works…


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…


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This was originally a response to Scott, but I ended up weaving my own post about a topic I wanted to write about anyway, so…here we are.


A History of Takarazuka Revue Influences in Anime
The Takarazuka Revue's theatrical adaptation of Rose of Versailles and other plays have been profoundly influential on the aesthetics and narratives of Japanese shoujo stories. ZeroReq011 looks at…


First Impression: Mononoke. The Phantom in the Rain
Welcome to the Ooku, the harem of the Tenno, the Emperor of Japan. In this colorful, luxurious space, forbidden to men under the penalty of immediate beheading, an…
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle #01 — An Argument For Insomnia
Yawn. Impressions: I… suppose it's harmless enough, but I was pretty much done with its whole schtick at the halfway mark of the episode, and that's unfortunately where…


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…
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An Ancient History of British Weebery - Minamicon 26
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My History with Anime
Hello to all guys, gals, and enby pals. I am 7Mononoke, but you can call me Mono. For new readers who might discover me, as well as anyone…
Books: Anime — A History
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Anime History Time Dilation
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An Open Taisho Secret: Demon Slayer and Fashion History in Taisho Era Japan
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Secret Santa Review: Mononoke
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Murakami Takashi: Mononoke Kyoto
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2021 – An Anime Year in Review
Happy New Year! Or, at least, I hope that this new year has the potential to be happier than the last couple have been. As many… critiques as…


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Spy Family was one of the great new anime of 2022, following the espionage action of the Forger Family, Loid, Yor, and Anya, as their web of lies…


ANIME WITH THE GREATEST “FALL FROM GRACE” IN HISTORY
THE PROMISED NEVERLAND S2 I don’t have much to talk about it. The pure pain I felt while watching this bruh. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN After Kage Summit, everything just…
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[Anime News Network] “A History of Takarazuka Revue Influences in Anime”
Non-management: I’ve always been fascinated by the intersectional synthesis of cultures, which partly explains why I find the Taisho period such an aesthetic delight. Western culture meets Ja…