It’s no wonder that “Princess Mononoke,” despite being a massive hit in Japan — and a watershed moment for anime’s presence on the world stage — struggled to find a foothold with American audiences who are seldom asked to acknowledge their hatred, and even more seldom challenged to harness it.
It’s no wonder that “Princess Mononoke,” despite being a massive hit in Japan — and a watershed moment for anime’s presence on the world stage — struggled to find a foothold with American audiences who are seldom asked to acknowledge their hatred, and even more seldom challenged to harness it. Certainly not by a “cartoon.”