Princess Mononoke - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the main protagonist in Princess Mononoke?
A) San
B) Ashitaka
C) Jigo
D) Lady Eboshi
  • 2. What is the name of the wolf goddess in the film?
A) Moro
B) Hinotori
C) Yubaba
D) Totoro
  • 3. What mythical creature does Ashitaka ride on his journey?
A) Soot Sprite
B) No-Face
C) Yakul
D) Catbus
  • 4. Which character is responsible for cutting off the Forest Spirit's head?
A) Eboshi
B) Moro
C) Ashitaka
D) Jigo
  • 5. What is the name of the forest where the animals live?
A) Valley of the Wind
B) Forest Spirit
C) Tatara Ba
D) Iron Town
  • 6. Which character is known as the Forest Spirit?
A) Jigo
B) Moro
C) Yakul
D) Shishigami
  • 7. What is the name of the rifle-wielding monk in the film?
A) Jigo
B) Hii-sama
C) Moro
D) Yubaba
  • 8. What valuable resource is mined in the film?
A) Diamond
B) Coal
C) Iron
D) Gold
  • 9. Which character is the leader of Iron Town?
A) Lady Eboshi
B) Jigo
C) Okkoto
D) San
  • 10. Who directed Princess Mononoke?
A) Joe Hisaishi
B) Neil Gaiman
C) Toshio Suzuki
D) Hayao Miyazaki
  • 11. In which period is Princess Mononoke set?
A) Kamakura period
B) Heian period
C) Muromachi period
D) Edo period
  • 12. What is the name of Ashitaka's cursed arm's supernatural ability?
A) Flight
B) Telepathy
C) Invisibility
D) Supernatural strength
  • 13. Who voices the character San in the original Japanese version?
A) Mitsuko Mori
B) Yuriko Ishida
C) Kaoru Kobayashi
D) Hisaya Morishige
  • 14. What is the name of the town led by Lady Eboshi?
A) Mountain City
B) Forest Town
C) Woodland Village
D) Irontown
  • 15. Who composed the score for Princess Mononoke?
A) Joe Hisaishi
B) John Williams
C) Ennio Morricone
D) Hans Zimmer
  • 16. What is the name of the boar god corrupted by an iron ball?
A) Nago
B) Okkoto
C) Moro
D) Jigo
  • 17. What does the Forest Spirit transform into at sunset?
A) Daylion
B) Sunbird
C) Moonwolf
D) Nightwalker
  • 18. Who wrote the English translation for Princess Mononoke?
A) Hayao Miyazaki
B) Joe Hisaishi
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Toshio Suzuki
  • 19. What is Lady Eboshi's plan regarding the Forest Spirit?
A) To worship it
B) To make peace with it
C) To capture it for its immortality-granting head
D) To kill it to eradicate the gods and enable Irontown to prosper
  • 20. What happens when Eboshi beheads the Forest Spirit?
A) Its body explodes into a dark, chaotic fluid that kills everything it touches
B) It heals the forest
C) It transforms back into Nago
D) It grants immortality to Eboshi
  • 21. What is Ashitaka's decision after his curse is lifted?
A) To remain and help rebuild Irontown
B) To return to his village
C) To leave Japan forever
D) To join Lady Eboshi
  • 22. What does the Forest Spirit's head do when returned by Ashitaka and San?
A) It causes a new curse on Ashitaka
B) The Nightwalker dies and dissolves into the wind
C) It grants immortality to Ashitaka
D) It transforms Eboshi into a god
  • 23. What does Eboshi resolve to do after being repentant?
A) To leave Japan
B) To destroy it completely
C) To rebuild Irontown better
D) To become the leader of the forest
  • 24. What is the relationship between San and Ashitaka at the end?
A) They promise to meet as often as they can, despite San's inability to forgive humanity
B) Ashitaka leaves for his village
C) San becomes the leader of Irontown
D) They decide to leave Japan together
  • 25. What does Ashitaka do when he catches a glimpse of the Forest Spirit?
A) He continues his journey to seek answers about Nago's hatred
B) He immediately attacks the Forest Spirit
C) He decides to leave Japan forever
D) He joins Eboshi in her plans
  • 26. What is the significance of the film's marketing campaign?
A) It was the largest advertisement campaign in Japan at the time
B) It focused only on international markets
C) It was led by Hayao Miyazaki
D) It used no digital techniques
  • 27. What themes does Princess Mononoke explore?
A) Romance and comedy
B) Environmentalism and societal diversity
C) Science fiction and technology
D) War and politics
  • 28. How was the film received in Japan and the United States?
A) It was banned in both countries
B) It was ignored by audiences
C) It received a broadly positive critical response
D) It was universally panned by critics
  • 29. What record did Princess Mononoke break upon its release?
A) It was only shown in a few theaters
B) It was released without any marketing
C) It had the lowest box office earnings
D) It became the highest-grossing film in Japan at the time
  • 30. What is the significance of the boar clan's leader, Okkoto?
A) He declares their intention to attack Irontown rather than let their kind diminish
B) He decides to leave the forest
C) He transforms into a human
D) He becomes an ally of Lady Eboshi
  • 31. What happens to Moro's head after being reanimated?
A) It bites off Eboshi's arm
B) It becomes the new leader of Irontown
C) It joins Ashitaka in his journey
D) It transforms into a human
  • 32. What is the role of the Forest Spirit in the film?
A) A human child
B) A god of life and death that transforms into the Nightwalker at sunset
C) A leader of Irontown
D) An enemy of Ashitaka
  • 33. What does Ashitaka do after San threatens to kill him?
A) He compliments her beauty, surprising her
B) He attacks her immediately
C) He leaves the forest forever
D) He joins Lady Eboshi
  • 34. What does the film's score contribute to?
A) It focuses only on comedy
B) It is unrelated to the film's themes
C) It enhances the emotional and thematic depth of the story
D) It was composed by Toshio Suzuki
  • 35. What happens to Ashitaka's curse at the end of the film?
A) It causes him to leave Japan
B) It transforms into a new character
C) It is lifted as the devastated land is renewed with abundant flora
D) It becomes permanent
  • 36. What is the significance of the film's production budget?
A) It was the cheapest animated film ever made
B) It had no impact on the film's quality
C) It was ¥2.35 billion, making it the most expensive animated film at the time
D) It was funded entirely by Lady Eboshi
  • 37. What is the significance of Neil Gaiman's involvement?
A) He composed the score
B) He directed the film
C) He voiced a character in the original Japanese version
D) He wrote the English translation, making significant alterations for its American audience
  • 38. What percentage of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes for Princess Mononoke are positive?
A) 75%
B) 93%
C) 60%
D) 85%
  • 39. What magazine released special issues on Princess Mononoke?
A) Animage
B) Variety
C) The New Yorker
D) Time
  • 40. Which company released the English dub of Princess Mononoke theatrically in Japan on April 29, 2000?
A) GKIDS
B) Miramax
C) Buena Vista Home Entertainment
D) Tokuma Shoten
  • 41. What was a significant change in Studio Ghibli's employment practices by the early 1990s?
A) Focusing solely on short-term contracts
B) Hiring full-time animators
C) Employing only freelance artists
D) Outsourcing animation to other studios
  • 42. Which mountains did Kazuo Oga visit for inspiration for the Emishi village?
A) Shirakami-Sanchi
B) Fuji Mountains
C) Hakone Mountains
D) Kiso Mountains
  • 43. Who initially offered Neil Gaiman the role of scripting 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Denison
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Quentin Tarantino
D) Jack Fletcher
  • 44. How many people had seen Princess Mononoke in theaters by November 1997?
A) 12 million
B) 5 million
C) 20 million
D) 14.2 million
  • 45. Which film's fantasy elements were favorably compared to those in Princess Mononoke by some critics?
A) Beauty and the Beast
B) The Lion King
C) Aladdin
D) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
  • 46. In which year was Miyazaki's preliminary concept for Princess Mononoke republished?
A) 1995
B) 2014
C) 1983
D) 2000
  • 47. When was Princess Mononoke released in IMAX theaters featuring a 4K remastered version?
A) 2017
B) 2014
C) March 2025
D) December 19, 2000
  • 48. Which film director recommended Neil Gaiman for the script of 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Denison
D) Jack Fletcher
  • 49. Which orchestra performed the final score of Princess Mononoke?
A) Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
B) London Symphony Orchestra
C) Berlin Philharmonic
D) New York Philharmonic
  • 50. How many key animation frames were there?
A) 70,000
B) 60,000
C) 80,000
D) 100,000
  • 51. When was the DVD release in North America initially planned before being delayed?
A) April 29, 2000
B) December 19, 2000
C) August 2000
D) March 2025
  • 52. Which critic considered Princess Mononoke Miyazaki's best work?
A) Michael Atkinson
B) Roger Ebert
C) Leonard Klady
D) Janet Maslin
  • 53. Who said that the original negatives had been preserved and rescanned in 4K over 10 years prior?
A) John Lasseter
B) Toshio Suzuki
C) Atsushi Okui
D) Hayao Miyazaki
  • 54. What species was named after the character San in 2025?
A) A type of bird
B) A deepwater tilefish called Branchiostegus sanae
C) A mountain goat
D) A desert cactus
  • 55. Who provided an alternative to traditional depictions of Japanese history that influenced Miyazaki?
A) Hayao Miyazaki
B) Michiyo Yasuda
C) Takeshi Umehara
D) Sasuke Nakao
  • 56. How did Princess Mononoke perform at the American box office?
A) It was a record breaker
B) Moderately
C) Poorly
D) Exceptionally well
  • 57. In which year was Princess Mononoke released on VHS in Japan?
A) 2000
B) 1997
C) 2014
D) 1998
  • 58. Which geopolitical conflict influenced Miyazaki's filmmaking style in the 1990s?
A) Korean War
B) The Gulf War
C) World War II
D) Vietnam War
  • 59. Which company was responsible for dubbing and distributing 'Princess Mononoke' in the United States?
A) Studio Ghibli
B) Disney Studios
C) Miramax Films
D) Buena Vista Entertainment
  • 60. How many preview screenings were ultimately held for Princess Mononoke?
A) 130
B) 70
C) 23
D) 100
  • 61. Who was the president of Tokuma Shoten who commented on the film's success?
A) Miyazaki
B) Denison
C) Yasuyoshi Tokuma
D) Suzuki
  • 62. Who performed the vocal theme song for Princess Mononoke?
A) Ayumi Hamasaki
B) Yoshikazu Mera
C) Hikaru Utada
D) Mika Nakashima
  • 63. What musical element is used to represent San's aggression?
A) Choral harmonies
B) Contrasting cluster chords
C) Soft piano melodies
D) Solo violin pieces
  • 64. Which scales does Hisaishi employ in Princess Mononoke's score?
A) Japanese pentatonic scales
B) Major and minor scales only
C) Blues scales
D) Chromatic scales
  • 65. Who assisted Neil Gaiman with the translation for 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Jack Fletcher
D) Steve Alpert
  • 66. Which orchestra performed a symphony version of the Princess Mononoke soundtrack in 1998?
A) Los Angeles Philharmonic
B) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
C) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
D) Czech Philharmonic
  • 67. Who directed the English dub of 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Jack Fletcher
D) Neil Gaiman
  • 68. Who insisted on the adoption of digital painting in Princess Mononoke?
A) Mamoru Oshii
B) Michiyo Yasuda
C) Hayao Miyazaki
D) Yoshinori Sugano
  • 69. What tone does Napier suggest Princess Mononoke has compared to Miyazaki's previous works?
A) Lighter and more whimsical
B) More romanticized
C) More comedic
D) Grimmer
  • 70. What type of weapons are primarily used in the film's conflict?
A) Guns
B) Swords and bows
C) Spears and axes
D) Magic spells
  • 71. Who spearheaded the promotional strategy for Princess Mononoke?
A) Miyazaki
B) Suzuki
C) Tokuma
D) Yoshioka
  • 72. Where did the English dub of 'Princess Mononoke' premiere in New York City?
A) Avery Fisher Hall
B) Madison Square Garden
C) Carnegie Hall
D) Radio City Music Hall
  • 73. Who re-recorded the vocal theme for the English dub of Princess Mononoke?
A) Sasha Lazard
B) Hayley Westenra
C) Lea Salonga
D) Sarah Brightman
  • 74. Which program was developed by Microsoft for Princess Mononoke?
A) Photoshop
B) Toon Shader
C) RenderMan
D) Blender
  • 75. Which language scholar commented on the English dub's changes for 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Steve Alpert
B) Neil Gaiman
C) Jennifer E. Nicholson
D) Denison
  • 76. Which company released the film on Blu-ray in 2014?
A) GKIDS
B) Miramax
C) Tokuma Shoten
D) Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
  • 77. Which director is Princess Mononoke primarily influenced by in its jidaigeki style?
A) Kazuhiko Komatsu
B) Akira Kurosawa
C) Isao Takahata
D) Hayao Miyazaki
  • 78. Which island did Miyazaki and four art directors visit to inspire the film's forest of the gods?
A) Shikoku
B) Yakushima
C) Hokkaido
D) Kyushu
  • 79. When did animation production for Princess Mononoke commence?
A) March 1995
B) July 1995
C) January 1996
D) June 1994
  • 80. Which other anime laid the foundation for anime to become an academic subject alongside Princess Mononoke?
A) Naruto
B) Sailor Moon
C) Dragon Ball Z
D) Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • 81. In which month did Miyazaki return to work on Princess Mononoke after his break?
A) January
B) September
C) April
D) June
  • 82. What rank did Empire give Princess Mononoke on their list of the 500 greatest films?
A) 100th
B) 488th
C) 250th
D) 350th
  • 83. What did Miyazaki publish his initial concepts of Princess Mononoke in?
A) an online blog
B) a book
C) a newspaper column
D) a magazine article
  • 84. What year did Studio Ghibli partner with Whole Hog Theatre for a stage adaptation of Princess Mononoke?
A) 2013
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2005
  • 85. How many cels were used in the film?
A) Approximately 144,000
B) 90,000
C) 100,000
D) 200,000
  • 86. How many cinemas in Japan screened Princess Mononoke upon its release?
A) 260
B) 1800
C) 1000
D) 500
  • 87. What did James Cameron cite as an influence on his film Avatar?
A) Spirited Away
B) My Neighbor Totoro
C) Princess Mononoke
D) Porco Rosso
  • 88. How was the film's release described by newspapers?
A) The 'Mononoke phenomenon'
B) An unexpected flop
C) A cinematic revolution
D) A quiet debut
  • 89. Who wrote the Japanese literary classic Hōjōki?
A) Yamamoto Tsunetomo
B) Kamo no Chōmei
C) Murasaki Shikibu
D) Sei Shōnagon
  • 90. According to Shiro Yoshioka, whose writing influenced Miyazaki's depiction of societal heterogeneity?
A) Denison.
B) Yoshihiko Amino.
C) McCarthy.
D) Napier.
  • 91. In what year did Hayao Miyazaki compose the preliminary ideas for Princess Mononoke?
A) 1979
B) 1983
C) 1994
D) 1980
  • 92. In what year did GKIDS re-issue Princess Mononoke on DVD and Blu-ray?
A) 2000
B) 2017
C) 2014
D) 2025
  • 93. What side project did Miyazaki work on during his break from Princess Mononoke?
A) On Your Mark
B) Porco Rosso
C) My Neighbor Totoro
D) Castle in the Sky
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