Princess Mononoke Ashitaka

Description: While rescuing his village from Nago, the demon boar god, Ashitaka¡¯s arm is afflicted with a curse that will eventually consume and kill him. Under the effect of the curse, Ashitaka gains superhuman strength, but causes him to grow weaker as time passes. Ashitaka is exiled from his village and goes westward to find the cause of the demon's... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: While rescuing his village from Nago, the demon boar god, Ashitaka¡¯s arm is afflicted with a curse that will eventually consume and kill him. Under the effect of the curse, Ashitaka gains superhuman strength, but causes him to grow weaker as time passes. Ashitaka is exiled from his village and goes westward to find the cause of the demon's corruption as well as a cure for his curse, despite being told there is no such thing.