4) Finally, with reference to Cavallaro (2006), what distinguishes Mononoke technically as being it is generally agreed – a great work of anime?
According to Cavallaro (2006) the main aspects of what makes Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke a great anime, are based on both visual and narrative focus. Aside from the typical anime visual quality commonly shown on television, Mononoke was created for the big screen so it was specifically designed to have more quality in its visual presentation. That is the CGI use to give a realistic or third dimensional look for a better audience experience as well as enhances the story. In other words, Cavallaro (2006) says that Miyazaki’s film relied on “style of motion as substantially more fluid and realistic, than one would expect of the average Japanese animation” (p. 126).
On the other hand, the presentation of the film was partially due to its reception but more importantly due to the narrative content. The film itself was a reflective representation of Japanese history, ideologies culturally specific to Japan as well as exploring themes of nature with relation to human nature. Cavallaro (2006) mentions that in Princess Mononoke, “deities, animals and humans…struggle to find viable places and roles” (p. 125) in an unstable society of fear toward the unknown. The quality in themes explored and story reflect life’s struggles, especially with regards to minorities and human versus nature.
REF LIST
Cavallaro, D. (2006). The Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki. London: McFarland & Company.
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