{"id":2983,"date":"2016-08-18T11:55:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T15:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.megancrewe.com\/blog\/?p=2983"},"modified":"2016-10-03T22:37:14","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T02:37:14","slug":"a-month-of-japan-princess-mononoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.megancrewe.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/18\/a-month-of-japan-princess-mononoke\/","title":{"rendered":"A Month of Japan – Princess Mononoke"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A<\/a>Because A Mortal Song<\/em><\/a> is set in Japan, in the month leading up to the book’s release I wanted to celebrate some of the amazing media out there by Japanese creators. I’ll be highlighting my favorite books, TV shows, and films (as well as some snack box services\u2014you need something to munch on while you’re doing all that watching and reading!). You can find a full list of my faves and other resources here on my website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Animated Film Rec – Princess Mononoke<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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What it’s all about:<\/strong> Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes inextricably entangled in a bitter battle that matches Lady Eboshi and a proud clan of humans against the forest’s animal gods… who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke, a young woman raised by wolves.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it:<\/strong> I love pretty much all of Hayao Miyazaki’s films, and this one makes my top ten fave films of all time. The story is fast-paced but also thoughtful, the characters complex and engaging, and the animation is beautiful. Also the music! The soundtrack is just lovely. I appreciate that the environmental themes are clear without being heavy-handed, that there are plenty of powerful women characters, as always in Miyazaki’s work, and that there is no tidy ending, but more a message of potential and hope.<\/p>\n

If you’re a Miyazaki fan, which of his movies is your fave? <\/strong>Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n

Join me tomorrow for my next rec! You can read more about A Mortal Song <\/em><\/a>in the meantime:<\/p>\n

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