: The English version features a celebrated translation by author Neil Gaiman and includes a verbal opening narration by Keith David that explains the ancient forest gods.
: The film opens with a giant boar god, corrupted into a demon (a tatarigami ), attacking an Emishi village.
: Billy Crudup (Ashitaka), Claire Danes (San), Minnie Driver (Lady Eboshi), and Gillian Anderson (Moro). 2. Mononoke (2007 TV Series) – Episode 1
: On the advice of the village Oracle, Ashitaka cuts his hair (signifying a permanent departure) and journeys west to find the Forest Spirit and a potential cure.
: Prince Ashitaka kills the demon but is inflicted with a deadly curse that manifests as a spreading mark on his arm.
If you meant the psychological horror series, Episode 1 begins the first story arc titled .