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When an Emishi village is attacked by a fierce demon boar, the young prince Ashitaka puts his life at stake to defend his tribe. With its dying breath, the beast curses the prince's arm, granting him demonic powers while gradually siphoning his life away. Instructed by the village elders to travel westward for a cure, Ashitaka arrives at Tatara, the Iron Town, where he finds himself embroiled in a fierce conflict: Lady Eboshi of Tatara, promoting constant deforestation, stands against Princess San and the sacred spirits of the forest, who are furious at the destruction brought by the humans. As the opposing forces of nature and mankind begin to clash in a desperate struggle for survival, Ash...
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Who curses Prince Ashitaka in Princess Mononoke?
Ashitaka is cursed by a fierce demon boar that attacks his Emishi village. The curse grants him demonic strength in his arm but will eventually kill him, prompting his journey to the west to find a cure.
Who directed the anime film Princess Mononoke?
The film was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was produced by Studio Ghibli and became a massive commercial success upon its release in 1997.
When was Princess Mononoke released in the United States?
The film was released in Japan in 1997 but did not see a theatrical release in North America until 1999. It was distributed in the US by Miramax Films, which helped bring Miyazaki's work to a wider Western audience.
Was Princess Mononoke a financial success?
Yes, it was a massive box office hit, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for the year of its release. It held the record for the highest-grossing domestic film in Japan until the release of Spirited Away a few years later.
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