Good and evil are entirely blurred when looking at Mononoke Hime objectively. On one hand we have Ashitaka who is trying to protect his village and the traditions they have alive. He finds value in the forest and its spirits and seeks to ultimately live alongside them happily as his village has always done. When he encounters Lady Eboshi he finds an enemy because her goal clashes with his own even though Lady Eboshi’s main goal is to save and make the lives of her people better for them. Neither of them are truly villains but because of the objectives of each there is a war that both will be on opposing sides for.

Hayao Miyazaki is known for his animation and for good reason. He is an animator who is so meticulous about each scene that he must go through each section and fix each frame by hand. With this labor intensive process and the gorgeous character that originate from his mind, he can bring to life worlds that could otherwise only be dreamed about. Such is the case with Mononoke Hime, one of his most famous works. The animation is stunning and consistent throughout the anime and it draws you in without lagging at any point.

Sometimes the dialogue in anime can seem juvenile and for the older crowds who watch it it can be repetitive. This is not the case with Mononoke Hime, the dialogue is natural and flows without dumbing down the viewer or being too complex for a younger audience. Much like other Miyazaki films, Mononoke Hime can be enjoyed amongst many age groups and backgrounds. This truly unique film achieves a dialogue that flows well and is appropriate throughout all interactions.