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Mononoke
Toei Animation
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Anime 2007
Mononoke
ukiyo-e ghost horrorMedicine Seller ritualEdo yokai dread
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Synopsis
The "Medicine Seller" is a deadly and mysterious master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan in search of malevolent spirits called "mononoke" to slay. When he locates one of these spirits, he cannot simply kill it; he must first learn its Form, its Truth, and its Reason in order to wield the mighty Exorcis...
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Editorial note
Carries folklore forward while giving it a stronger anime expression.
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Why this work is here
The "Medicine Seller" is a deadly and mysterious master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan in search of malevolent spirits called "mononoke" to slay. When he locates one of these spirits, he cannot simply kill it; he must first learn its Form, its Truth, and its Reason in order to wield the mighty Exorcis...
Selected for cultural longevity · regional significance · editorial selection · thematic depth
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