Welcome to the Ooku, the harem of the Tenno, the Emperor of Japan. In this colorful, luxurious space, forbidden to men under the penalty of immediate beheading, an all-female service takes care of the [...]
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The fantastical imagery in many Studio Ghibli films makes them ripe for artists to take and interpret with similarly imaginative themes, like those represented in Halloween! Check out these incredible [...]
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The original spin-off manga, ‘The Mononoke Journal by Chuzenji-sensei,’ is confirmed for an anime adaptation in 2025. This prequel to the acclaimed ‘Hyakki Yako’ series,... The post ‘The Mononoke [...]
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San is still young during the happenings in the movie. She hasn’t known peace. Even here in this lovely illustration, it seems she is detecting something in the air—war is coming. ★ 【snatti // dA】 「 [...]
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Welcome to Anime Secret Santa, a gift exchange — founded by our friends at Reverse Thieves and currently run by the AGC Podcast — where the gifts are anime review recommendations. This post is our [...]
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Why Ashitaka of Princess Mononoke movie could not return home if he left his village? Ashitaka was informed by the… The post Princess Mononoke- quest for a cure appeared first on OtakuCrunch.
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Overview: Ashiya Hanae picks up what he thinks is a bag on the side of the road, however it turns out to be a yokai who becomes attached to him (quite literally for awhile). Desperate to be free of [...]
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The Morose Mononokean or Fukigen na Mononokean, aired in the Summer Season of 2016 and while I was initially a little put out that it didn't quite meet my expectations, this supernatural story [...]
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Welcome, all, again.  I deeply apologize for my recent absence–one that apparently stretched long enough that my own blog did not recognize me when I logged in this morning.  So, there’s that.  And [...]
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I have reviewed a lot of odd shows recently. From Paranoia Agent to Serial Experiments Lain, they each had their own… je ne sais quoi, their own unique flavor. Keeping with that trend is Mononoke, a [...]
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Welcome one and all to the finale of Mononoke, and the close of another season of Throwback Thursday. This week Mononoke pulls a strong finish, I ask you some questions, and we start a poll for the [...]
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Welcome one and all to the penultimate week of Mononoke! Apologies for the lateness of this, life is busy busy right now, much like Mononoke itself. As this week we dive into the mystery at hand, our [...]
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Hello all, apologies for the delay, and welcome to the final arc of Mononoke! This is perhaps the most unique one yet. As we skip forward to a modern era, set the entire thing in a single location, [...]
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And so ends another arc of Mononoke, in a way I never would have expected. As this week we solve a murder mystery, once again question our perceptions of the world, and get another new “favorite arc”. [...]
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As one arc ends, another begins with Mononoke. As this week we pick up on what may be the best start to an arc yet.  A perfect mix of sudden horror, mystery and art. As our Medicine Seller this week [...]
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We’re finally here—the final round to determine the best Studio Ghibli film! Spirited Away takes on its immediate predecessor, Princess Mononoke in the final round! If it means anything, I think you [...]
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And so ends another arc of Mononoke. This was an interesting one as I was simultaneously proven right, yet also wrong, based on last weeks predictions. So without further ado, lets dive right into the [...]
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When I was young, I used to go to the library and rent DVD’s to watch at home. I forget why I chose it, but one day I hurried back with my first Studio Ghibli film in my arms: My Neighbor Totoro. As [...]
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And so begins another arc of Mononoke, though this one is shaping up to be my favorite so far. This week we get the introduction of a new spirit and a commentary of personal perception, wrapped in a [...]
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Fair readers, if the first arc of Mononoke was a Horror, this one is without a doubt a tragedy. As the Sea Bishop closes with unexpected twists, deep seated guilt and somber tune. Let’s dive right in, [...]
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