Princess Mononoke - Ashitaka and San

[@johnbaek9820]

That moment when Ashitaka says "you're beautiful"

[@mrdropkicker1]

it's like san had never been told that by anyone

[@diegobareno5820]

Wait, when did she say that?

[@timepickle8443]

+Mitch J Daisuki is a lovers "I LOVE you" I mean Sophie says the same the Howl.

[@salehbayram7046]

am i the only who found her reactions cute when he told her that ? considering the fact he js the first human to show her love

[@backgroundcharacterj5071]

she straight up says that she liked him but wouldn't hook up because of all the other shit he did

[@lidstar-t2g]

To this day, I think I have never seen a more perfect ending. Although both love each other, none renounces what they are. Ashikata will visit her, he will be with her, but he did not force her to live a life that she does not want. It is perfect

[@tonyg7718]

Exactly, They can still share a life together without the need to change one another :)

[@mackielunkey2205]

It’s one of those endings that ending that puts such a perfect bow on its story, but also raises questions on what we could do to be better when solving conflicts. How can we move on from the damage we have done?

[@liamwright2510]

@@tonyg7718the only problem is what would they do if kids happened?

[@Webbyneon89]

A beautiful theme for an amazing ending. The chemistry between Ashitaka and San was handled excellently in this film.Both characters had similar conflicts to deal with.Ashitaka had to be the peacemaker between humanity vs nature while San faced an identity crisis of being human or wolf.Despite the fact San despised what humans were doing to their living conditions she didn't want to kill all humans.The only person whose head she wanted on a silver platter was Lady Eboshi so it would drive off all her followers.Towards the finale of this huge conflict though San finally realizes not all humans are irredeemable as seen of course with Ashitaka. Loved their interaction when Ashitaka and San came to an agreement they wouldn't live together but instead be close by allowing them to visit whenever it was possible. If that's not true love then I don't know what is.

[@4T3hM4kr0n]

+Webbyneon89 I agree! Although I gotta say after thinking it over she (san) may have to forgive them after a while otherwise the cycle will continue.

[@Webbyneon89]

+4T3hM4kr0n! My two cents on San saying she cannot forgive humans I feel is basically Miyazaki saying "Yes people do unforgivable things but that doesn't mean you can't work for a new better tomorrow.".San has every right to feel this way about finding it unforgivable considering Eboshi/Jigo almost screwed everyone in that area over by taking off the forest spirits head and Ashitaka understands her reasons.The impression I got off this interaction is San doesn't want to kill Eboshi or her followers anymore but that doesn't mean she won't help them either.I believe they subtly imply through San accepting her humanity by loving Ashitaka means she will eventually come to help the others given even Eboshi wants to thank Ashitaka and build Iron Town in a proper manner.

[@4T3hM4kr0n]

***** yup, itll sink in eventually for her and all will be forgiven (hopefully). Hell if those damned samurai come back she may help the townspeople fend off the attack.

[@salehbayram7046]

Webbyneon89 do not forget bro, what makes it more special is that unlike disney movies, the heroes choose their own faith and both went to the right direction, Ashitaka will help rebuilding Irontown and San will keep protecting the forest, but it is nice they will be in touch forever :)

[@RYMAN1321]

4T3hM4kr0n! Yeah that's the one minor gripe I had with this film. It was San not forgiving them, as well as them not ending up together. I understand why they didn't, but I still would've liked to see it.

[@salehbayram7046]

to me San and Ashitaka's love is the purest, unlike other movies specially disney cartoons the heroes actually fought for a great goal which is to save the forest and both had to face their own struggles (Ashitaka had to leave his whole life and San is fighting with the reality that she is a human and always will be one) it is just so sad that they couldnt be together at the end, but since Ashitaka will always visit her and be close to her that might get things better :)

[@janesgems7]

I got the impression that they would eventually, as the villagers would only need his help to rebuild their town; during that time it would give San a chance to accept what she was, and she already had started to do so. Just as Eboshi had accepted her own mistakes by admitting San had helped save them all.

[@tofi5952]

I know I am 3 yrs later but she says "I love you" in the japanese version. They plan to visit each other as a couple

[@twiphe4375]

@@tofi5952 Pretty sure that's rather an "I like you", small mistranslation

[@nevereverr]

I like to think that later after the events they get together 🥺 But at the moment she isn’t ready to accept that.

[@xw_V4]

That is the perfect dream n beautiness what orient people usually think... so unrealistic fun..

[@mliong6046]

Look, mountains are turning green again.

[@velia2564]

Minshu Liang Is this a quote from the movie?

[@spondreltheemeralddreamer9435]

yeah, its actualyl right when this song plays at the very end of the movie

[@velia2564]

Spondrel the Emerald Dreamer Thank you! :)

[@sujathaboorla7588]

Tears

[@AcTiveKF]

Wolf on the left looks like the cat dinner meme

[@ihavethehighground8697]

It can't be the meme, it's a wolf! The wolf:

[@jackgilmore2793]

What? what's he talking about, there's no way that he......o....o never mind...

[@bruceyuchuanyu]

This meme come from Western world Miyazaki:

[@okiean1321]

San: You took every thing from me, the forest is dead now because of you! Eboshi:

[@BlowAway11]

🤣

[@romanecolombo8884]

- I'm gonna cut your throat, that'll shut you up! - You're beautiful.

[@Ghibli09999]

😂🥹👍

[@Kncperseus]

Turns out you don't need to cut throats to shut someone up.

[@Xeyner13]

I went to Prague to see his concert yesterday and this was the last song. Man, the tears. Thanks for everything, Maestro Hisaishi.

[@Queso460]

me too!

[@Queso460]

@@Xeyner13 Thanks, no actually I'm from the UK but always liked the word (and the Spanish language)

[@leoneldemetrio6717]

@@Queso460 god i wish that were me

[@nguyenngocminh7504]

Joe Hisashi

[@nathanseo8699]

idk but i feel like crying when I think about how loyal ashtaka dear was throughout the movie. it truly moved me out of everything else

[@mrdropkicker1]

It interests me because I think that both the humans (Lady Eboshi and her men) and the gods (The Wolves and Boars) were both so obtuse and could never find common ground. But when I analyze it further, both humanity and nature had at least one member who was balanced and sympathetic. For nature, it's the great forest spirit, and for humanity it's ashitaka (and to some lesser extent, mononoke).

[@Autz64]

Pretty much, in the end they both learned the lesson. Humans learned the importance of the forest spirit, and gods -despite they couldn't save the forest- knows that was thanks to a human (humans counting San) that they save what's left.

[@DogMechanic]

San and Ashitaka are more like a representation of where lines between civilization and nature blur, imo. They both exist in this kind of middle ground where they are both at odds with either side, because they refuse to coexist without conflict. Ashitaka criticizes Eboshi, San criticizes Okkoto. Ashitaka hates the boar for cursing him and Eboshi for cursing the boar. San hates Ashitaka (at first) because the forest spirit saved him, but not Moro, and Eboshi for cursing Moro (I love Lady Eboshi, but she's kind of a bitch). There are lots of parallels, even in their backgrounds. The Gods are animals with human like personalities and the tribe Ashitaka comes from are a civilization that is close to nature, for instance. The god linking it all together is even a deer with a human face. Still, they manage to reconcile their differences and fight for their side while also attempting to preserve the other (in the end); love is the answer for everthing, ala typical Miyazaki flick. Yakul (the elk) is a badass tho

[@alissa.withani]

Nathan Seo every time I hear this song I cry.

[@sujathaboorla7588]

This movie really hit me, every part of it!

[@curesaul5749]

Studio Ghibli knows how to end a movie. They let us know how the characters are doing at the end their story, yet leaves things up for interpretation. It just feels like a true ending because the characters will live on with their lives.

[@pikachucetthesecond4296]

The forest spirit isn’t gone. He can never die. And even now, he’s trying to tell us something. That it’s time for both of us to live

[@therajaofashbourne8483]

I didn't know the forest spirit made the flowers grow...

[@mysecretplace352]

@@therajaofashbourne8483 they killed Gods physical form on earth just like we did already

[@btc1668]

how could Frozen win the oscar while this masterpiece didn't??

[@seragx99]

It was made before the animation Oscar existed, but then, I believe they created that award to not keep animation movies from being nominated to best picture, this one in my opinion is a better film than many Best Picture nominated.

[@btc1668]

@seragx99 I know right

[@catwarriorsrock]

seragx99 Yeah, it really sort of saddens me that the "best animated picture" award even exists in the first place. Not because I don't feel animated films don't deserve the award, but because it's like a box they invented to shove animated films so they wouldn't have to nominate them for best picture. It's really saddening and frustrating when there are so many amazing animated films, U.S. and foreign. Meanwhile, they tend to favor one genre of live-action films and ignore pretty much everything else.

[@ajitter89]

Because the category didn't exist yet.

[@diegobareno5820]

Yeah, What does Frozen have that this doesn't have? Nothing if you ask me.

[@digitalramyun]

"[The Forest Spirit] isn't dead, San. He's life itself. He's right here now, trying to tell us something: that it's time for both of us to live." This piece feels to me, like Ashitaka's words in musical form. Not an ending, but a new beginning: for the world around San and Ashitaka, and perhaps, hopefully, for the pair of them as well. Such a beautiful and touching piece, from a true maestro.

[@jasonhaze5349]

Every time I get to this part in the movie, I'm hit with this incredibly strong feeling that something important has happened. That the world and everyone in it will be okay, but that things will never be the same.

[@hammer1349]

That I feel is one of the greatest story beats you can achieve. The events within the story actually mean something, things have changed for better or worse, people have grown and walked down their paths. A lot of stories these days seem like their own little contained bubbles, things happen but they don't actually change much in regards to their respective universes and the worlds the stories take place in. In some ways that is often a limit of using real life backdrops and settings etc though also some writing problems are to blame as well.

[@Jesicaah]

Yep

[@leinaridout6841]

I remember when I first got the dvd for Christmas, I loved it so much I didn't open any other presents, I just watched it over and over again. Now I still have the same dvd, 15 years later, and it is my most cherished item.

[@mrjokioo]

Did you ever open the presents?

[@leinaridout6841]

+Caleb Clanton I opened all the others on Boxing Day! 😂

[@kgrkgr6673]

In my case, that was VHS :)

[@chriscamey4004]

My wife and I finally tied the knot last July (thanks COVID) and this was our song when we walked down the aisle at the end…We had Howls Moving Castle (You’re in Love) as the bridal march. This song always holds a special place in my heart since the first New Years we spent together we watched Princess Mononoke together and it quickly became my favorite Miyazaki movie

[@donkeyparadise9276]

say no to the great reset

[@dukiemin6787]

that's wonderful

[@OHOHOHCOME]

I did the same thing!!! For me it was the bridal march that I used this song in but I can see it being a perfect recession song too.

[@mrmoviemanic1]

I wish you and your wife nothing but the best in life.

[@dostwood5103]

San and Ashitaka are two of my favorite characters in fiction. I love this movie so much as it’s my favorite of all time. Ashitaka and San are my favorite ship ever and I can imagine after iron town being rebuilt they got together and shared a life.

[@imnotscared9060]

whenever i see a serious comment like this with the person who posted it having a meme as their pfp, it makes me laugh

[@dostwood5103]

@@imnotscared9060 My profile picture isn't really a meme though, but fair enough.

[@FOREVERCraigYT]

This song along with the scene in the film is incredibly beautiful

[@ashitakaemishi5959]

I agree with you Craig. This was a great tune to a beautiful film.

[@hernobleness]

Today I sat in front of the large window in my house wrapped in a blanket with a warm mug of hot cocoa in my hands listening to this song and watching the snow fall. It was a nice, comfroting feeling :)

[@popula21]

Chris Noble oh my! What a nice life!

[@jorisheppard8996]

+Chris Noble Man! I wish I could sit down for a while, look out a window not covered in cat snot, and listen to this without my mom yelling at me to clean the litter box in her room. I also wish I had snow. (snorts a burst of flame), but my mother wanted to live in Sonoma County and send me to a Catholic school, especially since I absolutely despise the religion. I liked our house up in the mountains, but I don't like the cold, but I still love the mountains and the library there and the unique shops and... (sighs, putting head in talons) I miss that place.

[@hernobleness]

Jori Sheppard Dude do you need to talk or...?

[@jorisheppard8996]

Chris Noble or what? (long red tail swishes and whips around impatiently.

[@hernobleness]

Jori Sheppard I'm just saying that was a really detailed post, and you sounded like you need someone to talk to. I'm here if you need to vent (just as long as you stop whatever this weird, pretending you're an animal thing you've got going on)

[@torimaru9518]

Ashitaka and San could respect each other and decided to live together even in different situation. How wonderful is it if all human could respect each other? Even in different country, religion, race, opinions for politics, any types of gender, and so on... Live together in our only planet.

[@BruhMoment-si9wm]

I know man , I really want a sequel

[@CagesOfRye]

mind if i posted this on my twitter? i screenshotted it and blocked out your name and pfp for your privacy. i thought this comment was worth sharing :)

[@torimaru9518]

@@CagesOfRye No problem! I posted this comment because I really feel so and this movie reminds me of various issues in real society. I'm glad to be able to share the feeling with you. Thank you.😀

[@barbelmanske9469]

They are so beautiful. Both.

[@jollybee515]

when i learned how to play this on the piano, tears just streamed down my face because it was so beautiful. My parents were so confused lol. I admire Ashitaka so much, he is probably one of my favorite movie characters of all time.

[@spongebobgirl96]

I swear I'm going to use this piece for my wedding, it's so beautiful

[@deniselarnder4692]

Nat Chua I'm playing this exact piece on the piano as a surprise wedding gift for my older sister. :) It has a 'happy ending' kind of feel to it. Or in this case, a 'happy beginning' feel. :D

[@rosepatton4094]

Nat Chua This is the song I walked down the aisle to at my wedding in Oct. Do it! It's beautiful and breath taking!

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

My wedding is going to be full of anime soundtracks; they are just so much more beautiful than modern music today

[@KoeSeer]

funny thing tho, this one played on the wedding of my acquaintance I attend.

[@magiczouf]

I want it for my funerals

[@maddieh6093]

I don't think a single song has ever made me feel so emotional.

[@buikha0710]

I first watched this anime at my friend's house back in 1999 when it came out but never got chance to finish it. Since then, I have been looking for the title of this anime but couldn't find it, until today. Even though it already 1 in the morning but I have to stayed up and watched it until the last minute. After finished the movie, this is the first song I looked for on KZbin. An amazing movie with an amazing ending song.

[@adriannagrzesiczak2131]

The same. I was a 8 years old child when I saw this anime for the first time, I'have been looking for the title for a long, long time. I remebrer that I was shocked but at the same time fascinated about this movie. Simply beautiful.

[@alexchoi8115]

I was three when i saw this movie for the first time XD The "evil" worm infested boar gods kinda traumatized me back then, but when i watched the movie again like when i was 13, i understood things better XD

[@nh-wq6sw]

glad it made its way back to you :)

[@neb-roqket8739]

Came out in 97

[@KnotPhound]

@@neb-roqket8739 VHS my dude

[@dpsdps01]

When this music starts to play and the forest starts to grow again, I always start crying :,)

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Their on-screen time together wasn't long but it was so moving. Ashitaka was forced to leave his home permanently because he was cursed and San was forced to grow up too fast and become battle-hardened due to her parents abandoning her. Both are the results of someone else's conflict. Both saw each other for who they really are: Ashitaka saw San as the scared little girl who desperately needs comfort and San saw Ashitaka as a warrior who missed his home and was in pain on the inside. He helped her be more open-minded and realize that not all humans are bad and she brought him a sense of peace he hadn't felt ever since he left his village. They both needed each other. Purest Ghibli couple, change my mind.

[@JoiskiMe]

I ALWAYS cry when this part plays

[@bluebirdinmidnight3888]

+joiski your profile pic kinda scared me

[@barbelmanske9469]

Yes. Me too. At the end, where all is over and Ashitaka doesent have the spell anymore. I love this Part.

[@extremedrumming3393]

One of the few songs that gets me emotional.

[@Funkroza]

This and Howl's Moving Castle. Hands down.

[@TheSnapistChannel]

For me, it's this and Nausicaa and Porco Rosso. But Howl's Moving Castle is amazing too ^-^

[@Funkroza]

I should back out. Mononoke, Howl's, Spirited, and Ponyo.

[@alexchoi8115]

I say ALL of Hayao s movies XD No honestly, they re all amazing. Emotional and plot-wise interesting, with great character development in all movies. All inspire philosophical thoughts and are masterpieces. To me, my only gods are Miyazaki Hayao and Joe Hisaishi

[@n3n3b3n3]

Funkroza my two favorite Miyazaki films from what I've seen

[@Reirei0]

For me, its all of them. Every single one.

[@Mech610]

"You'll live in the forest and I'll go help them rebuild Irontown. I'll always be near." ~ Ashitaka

[@Ihyabond009]

I wish this song plays as the Australian bush fires stops

[@russellfook]

Joe Hisaishi had a concert in Melbourne on the 29th of feb and 1st of March 2020 and both days he ended the concert with this song, With a personal message from him expressing his sadness and also wishing us well.

[@Ihyabond009]

@@russellfook whoa I didn't know that. That's cool!

[@KN-wo2lv]

@@russellfook OMG YESS I was there too!

[@武穆-e1b]

每次聽這首歌都會有一種回歸淨土的感覺 感覺內心都被淨化了 很感動 😊

[@justpassnbydontmindme7937]

I love all of Miyazaki's films but my 3 top favorites are Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the valley of the wind, and Castle in the sky. I don't have many friends that watch his films so if anyone wants to comment their top 3 i would be interested to see lol.

[@tkdguy92]

Those 3 are exactly my fave too. Well I guess the fact that they were the older ones that came out when I was like 6 and the first few I saw + the world building/fighting in it made them instantly my favorites lol

[@justpassnbydontmindme7937]

lol cool glad to hear someone likes the same ones as me : )

[@seamie6644]

+Just Pass'n by pay no mind Well you should know the fact that there are only a few people who can still watch hand-drawn anime like Ghibli's. And for your question, I do love Mononoke, and the other two are the chubby Totoro and the-one-that-I-don't-need-to-name (just look at my avatar tho :D)

[@Oujouj426]

+Just Pass'n by pay no mind It's the same for me. But I just can't decide which I love more, Nausicaä or Mononoke. One thing's for sure though, if I ever get a daughter, I'm naming her Nausicaä.

[@hannaperson6317]

+Vince Spencer Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Howl's Moving Castle, and Princess Mononoke I think :)

[@depata1]

"It has been 37 years since Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi met; it is unimaginable to consider what would have happened if they hadn’t met at that time.Joe Hisaishi is the only match for Miyazaki’s anime. By listening to Joe’s music, we are inspired to keep good spirits and to never give up hope." - Message written by Toshio Suzuki

[@amjune716]

It’s like they’re meant to be 🩵

[@pianomike2758]

These movies never fail to deliver. This is no exception! Wonderful film with incredible soundtrack!

[@SanjiOfficiel322]

I’m crying it’s so beautiful. When I was a child I didn’t realize how amazing is this movie

[@curesaul5749]

You know a movie is good when you want a sequel or a full series based on the characters and world. Yet you are hesitant because you are worried it could ruin the reputation on the film.

[@microhomebrew]

All of the best things are too short, or ended too soon. _"Leave them wanting more"_ is better advice than most people are willing to accept.

[@thomasonhugo209]

This music is of a very deep beauty

[@skullslace2426]

After all those years, just hearing the first five notes is enough to bring tears to my eyes. Such a magnificent movie. Everything about it - the story, the characters, the wonderful art, the amazing soundtrack - resonates with the dark pit I have instead of a soul. Studio Ghibli has blessed us with so many wonderful stories, but this one will always, always be the one I love the absolute most. Just thinking about the deer God brings tears to my eyes right away. This movie, to me personally, also is symbolic of my own transition from a child seeing magic everywhere to a woman. I felt lost for a long time, but I have found the magic again in science and the world seen through a microscopic lense. Thank you, Studio Ghibli, for giving us this wonderful gift.

[@georgiusheatwave]

Me too sister, me too

[@lemonr7288]

サンは森で、私はタタラ場で暮らそう。共に生きよう。会いにゆくよ、ヤックルに乗って。

[@ayumis5452]

in terms of Ashitaka and San’s relationship, to me this is the perfect ending. a boy and a girl don’t necessarily have to immediately become a couple in a romantic way. there are more forms of relationships with mutual trust and love. of course in the future they might end up together as spouse, but it’s up to them :) She doesn’t have to forgive what humans did, she has every right not to. And in order to eventually let go of her anger and sadness, she first needs to be accepted as she is, including that she can’t forgive them. Ashitaka did accepted her, and that’s all that matters.

[@akiraasmr3002]

Ashitaka actually has a fiance she is the girl who was said to be his sister in the english dub but they got it wrong Kaya is his real girl.

[@ayumis5452]

@@akiraasmr3002 yes she is betrothed to Ashitaka. It’s quite common in such small community that you call older boys who grew up together ‘brother’ or call any woman who looks after you ‘auntie’. My guess is that the English dub changed it to his sister on purpose because otherwise young audience in English speaking countries get confused why Ashitaka doesn’t go back to see his ‘fiancée’ once he is healed.

[@lowkie78]

@@ayumis5452 But Ashitaka gives the dagger given to him by his wife to San, it is an important act as she gave it to him specially so that he remembers her. Does that mean they're still going to get married?

[@ayumis5452]

@@lowkie78 if that’s how you interpret, I think that’s fine. but ‘I want you to remember me’ only appears in English translation. in the original version, Kaya doesn’t mention about herself and only wish she has is that he lives. She clearly mentions that the dagger is her prayer for him to live, knowing that they wouldn’t see each other again. you might remember that he cut his hair before he leaves. it means he no longer belongs to the community and never to return. this custom actually still exists in Japan - like sumo wrestlers cut their hair when they retire. I think, he gave it to San because he acted the same way as Kaya. The curse was going to kill him anytime soon, and he wasn’t supposed to see her ever again, so he might wanted San to have it instead of him, for her to survive the deadly war. selfless act, I want to say. But this is my opinion.

[@lowkie78]

@@ayumis5452 That's a good interpretation, and I think it's more likely than mine. And so in the end they don't get married and they are free (and maybe will remain so to remain faithful to their fiancé, even if that is not confirmed). However, what is a bit strange is knowing that Kaya and Ashitaka's child will be born without ever knowing their father.

[@jollybee515]

I first watched this film when I was 5 and then when I was in middle school. After I watched it, it refused to leave my thoughts. This movie was in my mind for at least a month! Probably one of the films to have the biggest impacts on me. I like how Miyazaki describes their love more as mutually inspiring each other to live

[@kayseacamp]

This movie will always be my all time fav and this song will too. It even was the processional song at my wedding. I didn't tell my husband in advance and the smirk he gave me when he realized was perfect. He then mouthed "omg you would". Biggest happy nod ever from me haha

[@TDIFan4444]

This movie is truly a spectacle to behold. I got to chance to catch this movie again in theaters for ghibli fest and it’s truly one movie that should definitely be seen on screen. Everything that’s beautiful and vibrant to look at is even better on the big screen. But with that aside. Hayao Miyazaki sure knows how to make some of the best movies of all time, and having Joe Hisaishi there to make the music is just the cherry on top. This duo together can make something truly remarkable and they have showed it once more in this film. The story, the message, the characters, the soundtrack and of course the animation is truly incredible. Especially for a film made in the late 90’s. I’m so glad that I got the chance to see this movies and what I would give to go back and see them for the first time. Miyazaki and Hisaishi are truly legends!!!

[@kuribayashi84]

"Well, I give up. Can't win against fools." - Jigo

[@トラジ-u6u]

心の闇を浄化してくれる素晴らしい曲！久石譲に感謝!!

[@gianfrancow2850]

an adult feeling warm emotions in front of such a movie is a dreamer with a pure spirit.

[@suitnuggerat1123]

Such a warm gentle song. It makes me feel safe and like everything is gonna turn out fine.

[@hadar675]

this piece is like an immediate chill. it's so beautiful

[@mrmoviemanic1]

"Yes I'm a human San, and so are you"

[@isaiahhdravagani5946]

I always find myself tearing up to this song. I remember hearing this one day (before watching Princess Mononoke) and was completely swept away with it. It almost sounds corny, but I was trying to find this song for a looong time. Then, after being introduced to Studio Ghibli's movies, I found myself at the end of Princess Mononoke. Being a bit of an environmentalist nut myself (yeah yeah "go hug a tree" whatever), I could not help but feel so many things in the last scene (I'll try to stay away from spoilers, but yeah it somewhat has to do with the environment and how people treated it). Once this music played and nature began its course, I couldn't even begin to explain the frisson I felt. I was completely and utterly speechless. I couldn't express myself in anything other than tears. From specifically this movie, this scene, THIS SOUNDTRACK... until what I hope and feel will be forever, I can't find myself in anything other than an overflow of emotion when hearing and seeing these movies. I'm rambling at this point, but my goodness it's as if I found the light at the end of a tunnel with Ghibli. Wonderful. Absolutely and stunningly wonderful.

[@OHOHOHCOME]

I played this song during my wedding procession and everybody loved it!

[@S4イッヌ]

これほど心が落ち着く曲はないかも…😌 広がる緑色の大地と空… いっぺんそこでこの曲聴きたいな…

[@石丸愉佳子]

美しいという概念をこえている あまりにも良過ぎる

[@veronchung3580]

This ending was really bittersweet, like so many other Miyazaki films. Ashitaka and San couldn't be together physically, but they can apparently meet once in a while, and everyone is healing from the conflict, working to rebuild what was destroyed in the fighting. The people of Irontown begin to learn to live in harmony with nature. Like I said, bittersweet. Another similar ending but way more towards the bitter side would be the ending to "The Amber Spyglass", the last book in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy. Man, the ending to that made me cry like a baby, and left me in a depressive rut for a good while. Just the prospect of falling in love, and then not being able to be with your loved one no matter what you do, that kind of ending really gets to me.

[@kotorandcorvid4968]

He can be with her. Visiting her counts as such

[@dostwood5103]

@@kotorandcorvid4968 Of course they'll be together! After Iron Town is complete, he'll be with her. They are the best Ghibli couple.

[@kotorandcorvid4968]

@@dostwood5103 Of course.

[@sharayukachannel3202]

The song itself shows the purity of love, how bravery is hard yet beautiful and lastly how pure souls ashitaka and San have. Todays generation (gen z) should learn the purity and transparency of love from this type of love

[@lukasmisanthrop8557]

i just watched the film and i can not contain my feelings.. its such a masterpiece, i just cry like a little baby..

[@Atomokern77]

its oky to cry for thou many can't handle the awesomeness.

[@yosatip182]

The scene when this music playing is beautiful

[@benjamintin136]

My interpretation of what happens after: Ashitaka goes to Irontown and spends some time rebuilding it. Once that's done, he rides off with Yakul into the forest where he meets San again. They confess their love for each and live in the forest together, happily ever after.

[@dostwood5103]

Hell yeah. That's my head canon.

[@leonphoo5952]

Yes, that is thy correct ending

[@dancinforkenji63]

いい曲すぎる

[@insectenthusiast2113]

生きろ、そなたは美しい

[@vagbloom6380]

Simply unique music, great speciment of japanese culture. We just continuously love and respect Studio Ghibli! Greetings from Greece

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Their bond for each other is clear as day, but they also respect each other and their decisions. That's love right there. Realistic yet perfect ending.

[@salehbayram7046]

Who else always had ideas that a sequel HAS TO BE MADE just for the relationship of San and Ashitaka to grow more but then realize that a sequel will most probably ruin this masterpiece

[@Rinesmyth]

saleh bayram one can dream.

[@daemonk7391]

Avatar follows the same beats as this ( and several other similar movies). if it could have a successful sequel then I think this could too

[@ayumis5452]

me.

[@KnotPhound]

I think if they ever make a sequel, the main focus should not be San and Ashitaka's relationship. There are much more things that you can grab for a premise for a sequel to Princess Mononoke. Of course, I think that the relationship between San and Asitaka is something that can be explored a bit more, but not the main focus.

[@curesaul5749]

I like how the ending leaves things up for interpretation

[@johanneshe6939]

Ah yes, Princess Mononoke... This, alongside with Nausicaä was basically my introduction into Anime when i was maybe 8 years old. At that time i couldn't understand or appreciate the hidden meaning in the movies from Studio Ghibli. I thougt they were nice movies, but that was it. I forgot about them rather quickly, until I now, 10 years later stumbled upon them again, and can finally recognize them for the true gems they are...

[@Stiller]

And still now, this movie is the best in my opinion, is it at the same time a beautiful story, and also a critisism of our society, which touchs direcly animals and environment, and this masterpiece, hopefully will never be forgotten. With a marvelous OST, and wonderful pictures, it always moves me a lot of feeling given when I watch it, because I sometime make a parallel with myself. Evolving is demanding a lot of thing, but especially a very feeling of love, and hope, together. Thanks for all you did Hayao Miyazaki.

[@ungracefularchimedes]

Why would anyone dislike this beautiful song?

[@nigelwatson3701]

What a beautiful piece. I Cried all the way through. It reminds me of my birthday, when my best friend took me out for the day at Merry Hill, Dudley. But first he took me to Far Forest, to my Mother and Fathers Graveside. It was such a lovely day. Now, I miss my best friend. I wish he could be with me. He means so much to me it hurts

[@laitutran247]

Japan in my heart !

[@PiPianPie]

+更科智美 oh you're thinking that people are weeaboos just because they like Japan? That's the most stupidest assumption I've heard.

[@桃田牢]

Huệ Nhẫn ARIGATOU！( ´∀｀)

[@lagiacrusritter8216]

「そなたは美しい」

[@backgroundcharacterj5071]

Miyazaki - Japanese Spielberg

[@kukurica15]

Jon A And Joe Hisaishi - Japanese Hans Zimmer

[@blossomingbeelzebub]

Hes more like the Japanese Disney

[@dexmike22]

+Jon A +kukurica15 lol not even close. Miyazaki > Spielberg Hisaishi > Hans Zimmer

[@backgroundcharacterj5071]

alright fine Miyazaki is the George Lucas of anime

[@Zalgoable]

+Miguel Rodriguez Yeah no, Hans Zimmer is basically the best movie music composer ever, very few people will say otherwise.

[@chetrt4139]

no more than tears of happiness with listening to this soundtrack

[@LukaUrushibara]

Glad I was able to relive that night as a child watching this for the first time, again :)

[@curesaul5749]

Something about San and Ashitaka waking up and seeing the grassy mountains while standing next to each other just looks beautiful. As well as them both knowing they are going to see each other again warms my heart. One very minor complaint I have with the film is the ending. Not saying it was poorly written. I’m just saying it should have been a bit restructured. What we got was the San and Ashitaka moment. Then Lady Eboshi talking to the townsfolk. After that is the random guy saying “you can’t win against fools”. Lastly the little forrest spirit still alive. I would have had it as the “fool” guy part first, then the Lady Eboshi speech, then the San and Ashitaka farewell part, and keep the little forrest spirit part the same. That very small nitpick is the only negative I have with the movie. This isn’t even a movie. It’s a masterpiece.

[@noelclarkson9893]

When I hear this is how the Forest spirit's death made the flowers grow again and the environment revived. 🥰🥰 It was such a beautiful and powerful moment.

[@suwiee0600]

im not crying, you are crying...

[@davidequattrini880]

The Amazing reference with feminism, the impact that humans have on nature and the story of San and Ashikata it is still one of the best in all animation

[@dgonatan7382]

Every time I hear this, I forget about all bad things that surrounds me

[@anonymousposter6461]

This song showed up in a dream of mine. I woke up and had to find it. Beautiful.

[@magaliewolff9985]

This music is so peaceful... one of the most peaceful music i ever heard. Thanks for the share :) Magalie, France

[@TheKing-ou4km]

I love to believe that after the story was over, serval months had gone by & now Ashitaka & San are now in a relationship:)

[@stefanrieger3402]

And i'm crying again...

[@stephaniek3663]

0:50 - 0:54 sounds like spirited away :3

[@stephaniek3663]

***** well, i love both of them. and any other studio ghibli movie. ^_^

[@stephaniek3663]

***** i agree with your family friend! :) it's just so dreamy, and i love the characters and the music so much. if you value a stranger's opinion too, you should definitely watch it one more time. i.. dunno :o

[@rebeccaperkins2605]

And watch Nausicaa. ^ ^ Also, it wouldnt be this sounding like spirited away, it would be the other way around since this came out first. :)

[@shaira9984]

Yup...haha

[@fasaiii-bv1ve]

Oh yeah... The Name of Life...

[@MiakoKoneo]

Im going to walk down the aisle to this song

[@rjp7348]

Y'all have same experience like me, i was still a kid in elementary school, watching ghibli's movies, i started by watching spirited away, and it got me interested at studio ghibli, and continued watching princess mononoke, both movies were very touching and happy ending, also sad stories made me cry to be honest lol. Sadly, time keeps changing, and i'm getting older, i almost forgot who had brought me to anime, and i heard news that studio ghibli will be releasing their last movie, i was so upset when i realized that, it's like there will be no more joys that i could ever have in the future :'( yeah, good bye studio ghibli, thanks for those moments that you've spent for these years making entertaining movies that i could cherish til now

[@Sam-jf8hj]

They never got together and that is the most powerful thing of this movie...

[@fairyfairyfairyfairyfairyfairy]

this song is like a beautiful sad sigh of relief

[@MossHouse]

Beautiful Soundtrack

[@lalanifaure744]

I love this theme

[@leloupdessteppes3228]

This is the music I want to listen to before I die. Then finally I’ll be one again with the Earth.

[@MegaLakornlover]

Princess Mononoke will always have a special place in my heart! There’s something different and magical about this piece from the other Studio Ghibli’s works I’ve seen. Although San and Ashitaka did not get a formal ending together, at least Ashitaka will remain close and visit her, so in a sense, they will eventually end up together in my opinion but just not at the time when movie ended.

[@tonyg7718]

I believe that’s highly Plausible, Since offscreen they could now be in a romantic relationship

[@jonathancruz5932]

What a incredible movie

[@claudioct7]

it's impossible not to cry listening to this song (es imposible no llorar escuchando esta canción)

[@sunghochang798]

This theme is simply too beautiful

[@greendragonspirit1646]

Perfect song for when war is over 😀🌍🌎🌏

[@シネマガラス]

「会いに行くよ　ヤックルに乗って」これに全てが詰まってる

[@gabrielg.2401]

"Even if all the trees return, it won't be his forest anymore. The Great Forest Spirit is dead now." "Never. He's life itself. He's not dead San, he's here right now trying to tell us something. That it's time for us to live."

[@toogoodforaname4041]

I love it how all the comments are about the movie and not the music

[@curesaul5749]

I don’t know what I would want to have play for my wedding one day. This or “Promise Of The World” from Howl’s Moving Castle. They are both so good in their own way but I might have to choose one.

[@salomesolus357]

I really don't undestand: who is able to dislike this?

[@Rat_King_Covenant]

This song makes me feel things