Released: 1997
IMDB Rating: 8.69/10
A serene village in the heart of the mountains is attacked by a demonic boar. "Ashitaka", a young man and prince of the tribe, engages with the beast to protect the village. In the course of the battle, the boar bites his arm, leaving a black and cursed wound. According to the village's customs, "Ashitaka" is exiled and wanders, searching for a way to free himself from the curse before it destroys him. "Iron Town" is a base under the rule of "Lady Eboshi". By cutting down the surrounding trees, "Iron Town" produces a significant amount of "iron sand" used in gunpowder and other machinery. However, due to the destruction of the trees, the animal tribes of the area, led by a human girl named "San" from the "Wolf Tribe", seek revenge. With "Ashitaka's" arrival in "Iron Town", he realizes that the region is at war. He, being horrified, tries to establish peace and reconcile with the "Wolf Tribe". However, after the destruction of the forest and the current war between humans and animals, will the spirit of the forest accept "Ashitaka's" kind request and lift his curse?