Glossary
Ashitaka
The main protagonist of the film "Princess Mononoke," a young cursed warrior seeking to lift his curse.
Princesse Mononoke
The eponymous character of the film of the same name, a young woman raised by wolves who strives to protect the forest from Dame Eboshi's industrial forces.
Lady Eboshi
A character in "Princess Mononoke," the leader of an industrial forge in conflict with nature.
Deer God
An iconic forest deity embodying nature and its mystical powers. It possesses the power of life and death.
Thorfinn
The main character of "Vinland Saga," a young Viking warrior on a quest for vengeance.
Thors Snoresson
Thorfinn's father in "Vinland Saga" and a legendary former warrior who sought peace.
Askeladd
A key character in "Vinland Saga," a manipulative and complex Viking leader.
Shonen
A genre of manga and anime primarily aimed at young boys, featuring themes of adventure, friendship, and combat.
Seinen
A genre of manga and anime intended for an adult audience, characterized by more mature, complex, and darker themes.
Weekly Shonen Magazine
A popular weekly manga publication in Japan that features many shonen genre manga.
Ghibli (or sirocco)
Refers to a warm wind from North Africa. It gave its name to the eponymous Studio, as Miyazaki is fascinated by this element, the wind.