When was Princess Mononoke released in Japan?
Princess Mononoke was released by Toho in Japan on the 12th of July 1997. The film screened at 260 cinemas and became a box office phenomenon within its first week.
Questions about Princess Mononoke
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who wrote the script for the English dub of Princess Mononoke?
The fantasy author Neil Gaiman wrote the script for the English dub of Princess Mononoke. He was recommended the role by Quentin Tarantino after Harvey Weinstein initially offered it to him.
What historical period does Princess Mononoke take place in?
Princess Mononoke is set during the Muromachi period in Japan. This setting allowed Miyazaki to depict the country before it had been deforested and altered by rice agriculture.
How much did the production budget increase for Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke was originally allocated a budget of 2.4 billion yen which expanded to 3.7 billion yen later in production. It remains one of the most expensive animated films ever produced in Japan.
Which Academy Award category did Princess Mononoke compete in?
Japan submitted Princess Mononoke for Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards but it was not nominated. The film won top awards at the Mainichi Film Awards and the Japan Academy Film Prize instead.