Mononoke Hime is this centuries last "5 Star" anime.

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2002)

Mononoke Hime is this centuries last "5 Star" anime. Its captivating story, amazing visuals, and intense characters are merely a cover for the true lesson being told. Its a story which forcasts the lifelong battle between our Earth and those who walk upon it. But even more meaningful, the battle every one of us fights each waking moment of our life deep inside as we struggle to find our place in this world.
Each character in Mononoke Hime is facing these very same struggles. On one side we have those who want to improve themselves but feel it is necessary to destroy what is around them in order to achieve it. Then on the other side we have natures Gods which are fighting to preserve the origins of life but are laying blame on a single race when it is all who is at fault. Finally there is the man stuck between both, confused as to why they are fighting a war when they could simply just find a way to coexist.
While simple at first glance, there is a lot of complexity to the movie in terms of morals and beliefs. Missing out on this brilliantly made piece of art would be a crime.