Princess Mononoke -

A mythical version of Japan’s Muromachi period (1336–1573)

A human girl raised by the wolf goddess Moro. She rejects her humanity and leads the forest spirits in a war against humans to protect their home. Princess Mononoke

A young prince from the Emishi tribe. He is cursed by a demon boar and journeys west to "see with eyes unclouded by hate" while seeking a cure. Princess Mononoke

The charismatic leader of Iron Town. Unlike typical villains, she is a progressive ruler who provides sanctuary for social outcasts, though her industrial goals threaten the forest’s existence. Princess Mononoke

The film acts as a "wake-up call" regarding ecosystem balance and the consequences of deforestation.