Princess Mononoke has really complex and deep theme inside. Yes, it is a story about the battle between human civilization and industrialization vs nature, but not only that… It shows how we Japanese used to live closely with nature and how we saw gods living within everything surrounding us, how peoples life changed within the time, the power balance between men and women and such… Several tips: in Japanese, wolfs are called “okami狼” and it is the same sound (but different kanji) as “big (oo) god (Kami)大神”, and in Shinto, deer is seen as a messenger of god. Also, there is a very old myth of a god who brought abundant from its dead body.
This is my favorite Ghibli movie. I saw it in a Japanese cinema as a child. I remember it being very scary. I've seen it many times since then. Now that I'm an adult, I think it's a very beautiful movie. Also, among Ghibli movies, "Princess Mononoke" very well reflects the values that continue to form the foundation of Japanese spirituality and culture from ancient times to the present day, such as nature worship and reverence for nature, that everything in this world has soul, and that everything can be either god or devil. There is no absolute good or evil. It's all a matter of position and perspective.
I believe that God in Japan was originally a “disaster” that threatened the lives of ordinary people, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, thunderstorms, and landslides, as well as a “nature” that also brought blessings. That is why the “gods” in “Princess Mononoke” are sometimes kind, sometimes terrifying, and inaccessible to humans. Buddhism is often associated in many contents as the religion of Japan, but it is a foreign religion that was introduced to Japan from India in 538. The state religion of Japan is Shinto. This was originally born out of indigenous beliefs based on awe of nature, and its name was given to it in order to counter the introduction of Buddhism. （I translated the Japanese on a translation site, so sorry if it's weird!）
3:32 There are many things that foreigners find strange because there are appearances and meanings that cannot be understood without knowing ancient old rituals and folklore. Cutting hair means "dying while alive." If there is a crisis that can affect the entire community because of one person, such as taboos, epidemics, or curses at that time, the person who caused it must leave the village and never return.
I'd like you to check out Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. It's a very old one (1980's?), but you could see what Miyazaki Hayao had been working on for decades and how he viewed human and nature.
i watched mononoke when i was a kid and i got so scared i couldnt finish it. i tried watching it again years later but it got me so sad that i ugly cried almost the whole movie ;u; its an amazing movie
Eboshi abused the forest and built a castle. she then let the oppressed people of human society live there. I love fascinating villains riddled with contradictions; I'm reminded of Askeladd. For Ghibli, I highly recommend Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. If you want to see a classic adventure action movie, Castle in the Sky Totoro if you want to be healed May you continue to have a good anime journey♪
Man I love this film. Ever since I was a kid, been one of my fave Ghibli movies. Always feels weird watching any ghibli film subbed though, even though I watch all my tv shows that way 😅 I think their dub version is fantastic
Ashitaka has a fetus with his fiancee "Kaya" from the beginning. He also has a physical relationship with Princess Mononoke "San" when they are in the cave. The director has stated that this is not depicted, but those who can infer it will be able to guess.
Human civilization only came to far through industrializing, like it or not but we need the iron towns. Without the forests cleared away and the iron towns built, you won't have the screens in front of you to watch this. Quite unfortunate that is
@@tianqidgls4405really? I’ve only watched the English version, and I never thought she was evil. I do think it was incredibly dumb of her to go after the guardian of the forest(not sure if it was a god or guardian or anything else)
@@dimoned123 I feel like people have seen the "nature good, human evil" type story so many times that when they see Eboshi and instantly think she is the "evil industrialist" without ever thinking about what she does or listening to the things she says and the nuances of her character.
Initially, I felt your reaction was that you did not understand the film and I was about to stop watching it. However, your understanding grew after the tatara place appeared. Your reaction from that point on was very enjoyable to watch. Your words "If I had seen this film as a child, my awareness of animals would have changed" made me very happy. I laughed when you said, "What kind of drug did Director Miyazaki use to come up with this movie lol." I think that is the best compliment! Thank you.
Princess Mononoke has really complex and deep theme inside. Yes, it is a story about the battle between human civilization and industrialization vs nature, but not only that… It shows how we Japanese used to live closely with nature and how we saw gods living within everything surrounding us, how peoples life changed within the time, the power balance between men and women and such… Several tips: in Japanese, wolfs are called “okami狼” and it is the same sound (but different kanji) as “big (oo) god (Kami)大神”, and in Shinto, deer is seen as a messenger of god. Also, there is a very old myth of a god who brought abundant from its dead body.
This is my favorite Ghibli movie. I saw it in a Japanese cinema as a child. I remember it being very scary. I've seen it many times since then. Now that I'm an adult, I think it's a very beautiful movie. Also, among Ghibli movies, "Princess Mononoke" very well reflects the values that continue to form the foundation of Japanese spirituality and culture from ancient times to the present day, such as nature worship and reverence for nature, that everything in this world has soul, and that everything can be either god or devil. There is no absolute good or evil. It's all a matter of position and perspective.
The one of my favorite movies! Thank you for reacting!
Princess Mononoke is such a good movie!
I believe that God in Japan was originally a “disaster” that threatened the lives of ordinary people, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, thunderstorms, and landslides, as well as a “nature” that also brought blessings.
That is why the “gods” in “Princess Mononoke” are sometimes kind, sometimes terrifying, and inaccessible to humans.
Buddhism is often associated in many contents as the religion of Japan, but it is a foreign religion that was introduced to Japan from India in 538.
The state religion of Japan is Shinto. This was originally born out of indigenous beliefs based on awe of nature, and its name was given to it in order to counter the introduction of Buddhism.
（I translated the Japanese on a translation site, so sorry if it's weird!）
3:32 There are many things that foreigners find strange because there are appearances and meanings that cannot be understood without knowing ancient old rituals and folklore.
Cutting hair means "dying while alive." If there is a crisis that can affect the entire community because of one person, such as taboos, epidemics, or curses at that time, the person who caused it must leave the village and never return.
Grave of the fireflies is coming to Netflix soon. Well in Europe. You HAVE to dl a live reaction. The best and realest anime movie you'll ever see
ジブリも見てくれてうれしい！子供のころは怖かった・・。
（猿たちが人間を食べる。と言っているシーンは、ハイキューで天童が日向と影山を"妖怪の子供"と例えているシーンでオマージュされてましたね🤣🤣）
I'd like you to check out Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. It's a very old one (1980's?), but you could see what Miyazaki Hayao had been working on for decades and how he viewed human and nature.
この映画は神道から着想を得ています。神道とは日本民族の神観念に基づいて生まれた伝統的な宗教的な実践や、それを支える生活態度、理念を指します。自然のあらゆる物に神が宿るという考え方。神様を敬い、祖先を尊び、感謝の心をもって日々の生活を大切に過ごします。
What I love about Miyazaki films- they're never simple. They always make you think.
I grew up with dub on all the earlier Studio Ghibli, definitely some of the best dub
I love this movie
This still is my favourite movie! I love the soundtrack so much
Finally.! Studio Ghibli movie reaction. Hoping to see your reaction on Grave of the Fireflies soon.
i watched mononoke when i was a kid and i got so scared i couldnt finish it. i tried watching it again years later but it got me so sad that i ugly cried almost the whole movie ;u; its an amazing movie
リアクションありがとうございます！
進撃の巨人のリアクションから来ました。もののけ姫は一番好きなジブリ映画です。日本の文字に残っている古代史は、勝った側である中国大陸から渡来した人々の歴史観ですが、この映画では負けた側であるより古く日本に定住していた縄文系日本人（もののけ姫のお面やアシタカの村の習俗）も描かれているのが見所。
16:54 Only the big Haikyu!! fans can remind THAT scene 🏐
Eboshi abused the forest and built a castle. she then let the oppressed people of human society live there.
I love fascinating villains riddled with contradictions; I'm reminded of Askeladd.
For Ghibli, I highly recommend Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
If you want to see a classic adventure action movie, Castle in the Sky
Totoro if you want to be healed
May you continue to have a good anime journey♪
Man I love this film. Ever since I was a kid, been one of my fave Ghibli movies. Always feels weird watching any ghibli film subbed though, even though I watch all my tv shows that way 😅 I think their dub version is fantastic
Love this movie! The little forest children still give me the creeps though, lol Great reaction!
Tokyo Godfathers
もののけ姫は本当に良い映画だよね
Ashitaka has a fetus with his fiancee "Kaya" from the beginning. He also has a physical relationship with Princess Mononoke "San" when they are in the cave. The director has stated that this is not depicted, but those who can infer it will be able to guess.
Human civilization only came to far through industrializing, like it or not but we need the iron towns. Without the forests cleared away and the iron towns built, you won't have the screens in front of you to watch this. Quite unfortunate that is
The first reaction in a long time where we don't hate on lady Eboahi. English dub really made everyone sound more evil.
@@tianqidgls4405really? I’ve only watched the English version, and I never thought she was evil. I do think it was incredibly dumb of her to go after the guardian of the forest(not sure if it was a god or guardian or anything else)
@@dimoned123 I feel like people have seen the "nature good, human evil" type story so many times that when they see Eboshi and instantly think she is the "evil industrialist" without ever thinking about what she does or listening to the things she says and the nuances of her character.
Initially, I felt your reaction was that you did not understand the film and I was about to stop watching it.
However, your understanding grew after the tatara place appeared. Your reaction from that point on was very enjoyable to watch.
Your words "If I had seen this film as a child, my awareness of animals would have changed" made me very happy.
I laughed when you said, "What kind of drug did Director Miyazaki use to come up with this movie lol." I think that is the best compliment!
Thank you.
My favorite Ghibli movie! Such a great english dub as well if you want to check it out upon rewatch. Both are so good!
Only anime better in english than japanese
あなたがやっている事は、リアクションではなく実況です。
ずっと喋り続けていて内容をちゃんと把握出来ているとは到底思えません。
作品を作った人たちへの冒涜とも思えます。
観ていて辟易しました。喋ってないでちゃんと観ろよ・・・(-_-;)
It’s okay you don’t understand what reaction means, we are all ignorant sometimes
お前が作った作品じゃないんやから黙っとけ