Mononoke Hime: Voice Actors, Characters, Plot Summary, Music Guide [Kinyou Road Show Broadcast]

On August 29, 2025, from 9 PM JST, Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, Mononoke Hime, will be broadcast entirely uncut on Kin’you Roodo Shoo. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Mononoke Hime, including its captivating synopsis, the talented cast, and key production staff.

Mononoke Hime

Synopsis

Ashitaka, a young man from the Emishi tribe dwelling in the northern reaches, bravely fires an arrow to protect his village from a rampaging boar that has transformed into a dreadful Tatarigami (demon god). However, in doing so, he incurs a deadly curse. Hii-sama, the village shaman, foretells that the only way to break this curse lies in the West. Thus, Ashitaka embarks on a perilous journey.

Along his travels, Ashitaka encounters a mysterious man named Jiko-bou, who tells him about the “Tatara-ba,” an ironworks settlement, and the “Shishigami no Mori” (Forest of the Shishigami), which governs all life.

Believing that the iron bullet he found in the Tatarigami’s body originated from the Tatara-ba, Ashitaka hastens his journey westward towards the settlement. During his travels, he rescues Kouroku, a man collapsed on the riverbank after being attacked by dog-gods. It is then that Ashitaka encounters San, a young girl raised by these dog-gods.

San, who harbors deep hatred for humans, orders Ashitaka to leave the forest. With Kouroku in tow, Ashitaka proceeds to the Tatara-ba, where Kouroku works.

Eboshi Gozen, the formidable leader of the Tatara-ba, welcomes Ashitaka. She has established a unique community for women, the sick, and others marginalized by society, offering them a place to live and thrive. However, to achieve her goals, she has been cutting down the forest, incurring the wrath of San and her guardian, Moro no Kimi, a powerful dog-god who raised her.

That very night, San, fueled by her desire for vengeance against Eboshi Gozen, launches an attack on the Tatara-ba. Ashitaka, attempting to stop their fierce battle, is struck by a bullet from a flintlock rifle. Despite his severe injuries, he desperately tries to carry the wounded San back to the Shishigami no Mori. Exhausted, he eventually loses consciousness…

Broadcast Information

August 29, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:49 PM JST

To be broadcast on Nippon TV’s “Kin’you Roodo Shoo”

Theatrical Release: July 12, 1997

Voice Cast

Staff

Featured Characters

Ashitaka (CV: Matsuda Youji)

A young man from the Emishi tribe, residing in the northern territories. He shoots an arrow at a rampaging boar, which had transformed into a Tatarigami, to protect his village, but in doing so, he becomes afflicted with a death curse.

San (CV: Ishida Yuriko)

A young girl who was raised by dog-gods in the forest.

Eboshi Gozen (CV: Tanaka Yuuko)

The strong-willed leader who presides over the Tatara-ba.

Jiko-bou (CV: Kobayashi Kaoru)

A mysterious man Ashitaka encounters during his journey.

Kouroku (CV: Nishimura Masahiko)

A man found collapsed on the riverbank after being attacked by dog-gods.

Gonza (CV: Kamijou Tsunehiko)

Tatarigami (CV: Satou Makoto)

Moro no Kimi (CV: Miwa Akihiro)

The powerful dog-god who raised San.

Hii-sama (CV: Mori Mitsuko)

The wise shaman of Ashitaka’s village.

Okkoto Nushi (CV: Morishige Hisaya)

(C)1997 Studio Ghibli・ND

Music Information

“Mononoke Hime” Soundtrack

The iconic soundtrack for Mononoke Hime features a collection of moving and powerful compositions by the legendary Hisaishi Joe. Immerse yourself in the world of Ashitaka and San with these unforgettable tracks:

1. Ashitaka Sekki
2. Tatarigami
3. Tabidachi – Nishi e – (Departure – To the West -)
4. Norowareta Chikara (The Cursed Power)
5. Edo (The Land of Impurity)
6. Deai (The Encounter)
7. Kodamatachi (Kodamas)
8. Kami no Mori (The Forest of the Gods)
9. Yuugure no Tatara-ba (Evening at the Tatara-ba)
10. Tatarigami II – Ubawareta Yama – (Tatarigami II – The Stolen Mountain -)
11. Eboshi Gozen
12. Tatara Fumu Onnatachi – Eboshi Tatara Uta – (The Women of the Tatara – Eboshi’s Tatara Song -)
13. Shura (Ashura)
14. Higashi kara Kita Shounen (The Boy Who Came from the East)
15. Requiem
16. Ikiro (Live)
17. Shishigami no Mori no Futari (The Two in the Forest of the Shishigami)
18. Mononoke Hime (Instrumental Version)
19. Requiem II
20. Mononoke Hime (Vocal)
21. Tatakai no Taiko (The Drums of War)
22. Tatara-ba Mae no Tatakai (Battle at the Tatara-ba Entrance)
23. Norowareta Chikara II (The Cursed Power II)
24. Requiem III
25. Haisou (The Retreat)
26. Tatarigami III
27. Shi to Sei no Adagio (Adagio of Life and Death)
28. Yomi no Sekai (The Underworld)
29. Yomi no Sekai II (The Underworld II)
30. Shi to Sei no Adagio II (Adagio of Life and Death II)
31. Ashitaka to San (Ashitaka and San)
32. Mononoke Hime (Vocal Ending)
33. Ashitaka Sekki (Ending)

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