Princess Mononoke: Ending Explained

Princess Mononoke is a complex and thought-provoking film, and its ending is no exception. In this video, I will explain the ending of Princess Mononoke in detail, and I will discuss its meaning and significance.

First, I will briefly summarize the events of the film. Ashitaka, a prince who has been cursed by a demon boar, travels to the west in search of a cure. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the humans of Irontown and the forest spirits. Ashitaka befriends San, a young woman who was raised by wolves, and he tries to mediate the conflict between the two sides.

In the end, the Great Forest Spirit is killed, and Irontown is destroyed. However, Lady Eboshi, the leader of Irontown, vows to rebuild it in a more sustainable way. Ashitaka and San also agree to work together to protect the forest and to promote peace and understanding between humans and nature.

The ending of Princess Mononoke is a hopeful one, despite the destruction that has taken place. It shows that it is possible for humans to live in harmony with nature, even if it takes a great deal of effort and sacrifice.

This video is an analysis of ANTONELLA GUGLIERSI article "Princess Mononoke Ending Explained"

0:00 Intro
0:34 Irontown is rebuilt
2:25 Can Lady Eboshi be trusted in her vow?
3:19 Why does Lady Eboshi lose her arm?
4:09 Why do Ashitaka & San go their separate ways?
5:39 The real meaning of Princess Mononoke's ending
6:32 Thank you for watching

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