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Princess Mononoke Character Names

14 characters · Movie

Ashitaka /AH-shee-TAH-kah/ A young Emishi prince cursed by a demon god who seeks a cure and peace between humans and nature. San /Sahn/ A human girl raised by wolves, fiercely protective of the forest and known as Princess Mononoke. Eboshi /Eh-BO-shee/ The ambitious and pragmatic leader of Irontown, determined to conquer nature and provide for her people. Jigo /JEE-go/ A wandering monk with hidden agendas, working for the Emperor to acquire the Forest Spirit's head. Okkoto /Oh-koh-toh/ An ancient and powerful boar god, leader of the boar clan, fiercely determined to protect the forest from humans. Moro /MOH-roh/ A wise and powerful wolf god, San's adoptive mother, deeply resentful of humans. Toki /TOH-kee/ A strong and loyal woman of Irontown, fiercely devoted to Lady Eboshi. Kohroku /Koh-ROH-koo/ A kind and hardworking man of Irontown, who cares for the lepers. Nago /NAH-go/ A boar god transformed into a demon, consumed by hatred after being injured by humans. Shishigami /Shee-shee-GAH-mee/ The Forest Spirit, a powerful god of life and death, appearing as a deer-like creature by day and a Night Walker by night. Gonza /GON-zah/ Lady Eboshi's loyal head samurai and bodyguard who oversees the defense of Irontown. He is fiercely devoted to Eboshi and carries out her commands without question throughout the conflict with the forest gods. Kaya /KAH-yah/ Ashitaka's younger sister and betrothed from the Emishi village who bids him a final farewell as he departs under the curse. She gives him her treasured crystal dagger as a token of love, knowing they will never meet again. Hii /HEE-sah-mah/ A blind elderly wise woman and oracle who lives in Irontown and interprets omens and spiritual signs for Lady Eboshi's community. She perceives the unseen world through senses beyond sight and is treated with the highest reverence. Yakul /YAH-koo-roo/ Ashitaka's loyal red elk companion who carries him on the long journey westward from the Emishi village. Courageous and tireless, Yakul endures great hardship alongside Ashitaka and proves essential to several life-saving escapes.

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