![]() I still might be behind on my Miyazaki canon, but I have to admit that the young prince Ashitaka (voiced by Billy Crudup in the English dub) is probably one of my favorite protagonists from his movies. Only with skill and compassion does he learn to navigate the two sides of the war, so that he can save himself from the curse-and save everyone from an equally terrible fate. This encounter leads Ashitaka to cross paths with San, a warrior princess of the forest, and the wolves who defend it from Lady Eboshi. Along the way, Ashitaka meets the people of Irontown, who mine and forge iron under the watchful eye of Lady Eboshi, and who possess rudimentary firearms to defend themselves. The wise woman of his town sends him out to seek the Great Forest Spirit to the west for salvation. Only the young warrior prince Ashitaka can defeat it, but in doing so, his arm becomes cursed. In medieval Japan, a demon-possessed boar attacks an Emishi village. But for now, I’ll take a look at Princess Mononoke, widely considered by many to be one of Miyazaki’s best titles ever. Right now, I’m looking at another Hayao Miyazaki film, and soon I’ll be following up on some Satoshi Kon works. In this case, I’m looking at a few Japanese animated classics. This means it’s a perfect time to look backward. ![]() It’s 2017 and I’m ready for a fresh start. ![]()
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