Mononoke (2007)★ 8.1/10
- Animation
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
Directed by: Kenji Nakamura, Kôhei Hatano, Hidehito Ueda, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Yoshihisa Matsumoto
Written by: Manabu Ishikawa, Chiaki Konaka, Ikuko Takahashi, Nanboku Tsuruya, Michiko Yokote
A mysterious man called the Medicine Seller travels along feudal Japan, uncovering and slaying evil spirits called "Mononoke".
- Original title
- Mononoke
- Storyline
- Mononoke follows a wandering, nameless character known only as the "Medicine Seller". The series is composed out of 5 story arcs, each featuring the medicine seller as he tries to solve the mystery behind the existence of various Mononoke, evil spirits that still linger in the human world. He combats them using his vast knowledge of the supernatural, but a Mononoke can only be slain after he uncovers its form (Katachi), the truth behind its appearance (Makoto) and the reason for its unusual behavior (Kotowari).
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 · 4,145
- Companies
- Mononoke Production Committee, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Dentsu, Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV), Sky Perfect Well Think, Sony Music Entertainment, Toei Animation, Discotek Media, I.Sat
- Release dates
- JP July 12, 2007
- FR July 13, 2007
- TW November 28, 2008
- CA March 1, 2023
- GB March 1, 2023
- AU September 26, 2024