Princess Mononoke (1997)

Adventure Fantasy Animation
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 3 films

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

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← Inspired By

The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen (1957)1
 Yojimbo
Yojimbo (1961)2

→ Influenced

Avatar
Avatar (2009)3
 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)4
Ori and the Blind Forest (2015)5
 The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron (2023)6

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Influenced By

  1. The Snow Queen (1957)
    "This Soviet animated film shares thematic and character similarities with "Princess Mononoke." Both films emphasize emotional realism and feature characters with uncanny resemblances. Miyazaki's work can be seen as a tribute to this classic." The Snow Queen %281957 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Yojimbo (1961)
    "Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this jidaigeki (period drama) film influenced Miyazaki's exploration of historical Japanese settings and complex character dynamics in "Princess Mononoke." The film's themes of moral ambiguity and conflict resonate with Miyazaki's narrative." Wiki source

Influenced

  1. Avatar (2009)
    "James Cameron's "Avatar" shares thematic similarities with "Princess Mononoke," particularly in its exploration of the conflict between industrialization and nature. Cameron has acknowledged Miyazaki's film as an inspiration for "Avatar."" Star Wars And 9 Other Hollywood Movies Inspired By Japanese Cinema Shaurya Thapa ScreenRant
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
    "The game's expansive world and environmental storytelling draw inspiration from "Princess Mononoke," particularly in its portrayal of nature and the balance between humans and the environment." Princess Mononoke Wikipedia
  3. Ori and the Blind Forest (2015)
    "This video game was influenced by "Princess Mononoke," evident in its environmental themes and the depiction of a mystical forest setting." Princess Mononoke Wikipedia
  4. The Boy and the Heron (2023)
    "Elements such as talking animals and ethereal creatures in "The Boy and the Heron" are reminiscent of those in "Princess Mononoke," reflecting Miyazaki's recurring motifs." Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and The Heron”: Masterpiece in Art and Storytelling | Mirror News Mirrornews