Hayao Miyazaki
Born in Tokyo, Japan on January 5, 1941, Miyazaki is known as one of the greatest animators and directors in anime and manga. His unique character designs and inspirational themes within all of his works makes him renowned internationally. For a more indepth biography about his life, please visit Nausicaa.net.
Mononoke Hime
Set during the Muromachi Period (1333-1568) of Japan, Mononoke Hime is a story about a mystic fight between the Animal Gods of the forest and humans. On the side of the Animal Gods is San (Mononoke Hime), a human girl raised by the wolf god Moro. On the side of the humans is Lady Eboshi, building a kingdom for oppressed people by cutting down the forest for her iron-making operation. In the middle of this fierce fighting for survival, Ashitaka, an Emishi boy, struggles to find a way for both sides to co-exist. But the fighting just becomes more and more bloody and all hope seems to be lost... from Nausicaa.net
