Princess Mononoke: Fantasy and Reality | Exploring Anime #5
A look at how fantastical history as portrayed in Princess Mononoke reflects Miyazaki's views on nature and humanity.
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Additional Footage:
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Ran
Music by Joe Hisaishi:
The Legend of Ashitaka
The Encounter
The Demon God
The Journey to the West
The Battle Drums
The Legend of Ashitaka Theme (Ending Credits)
References:
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