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Japanese translators?
Currently the article states the following (Princess_Mononoke): In September 2000, the film was announced for release on DVD in North America exclusively with the English dub. In response to fans' requests to add the Japanese track as well as threats of poor sales, Miramax hired translators for the Japanese version. This plan delayed the DVD release back by almost three months, but it sold well when it was finally released. I fail to see for what reason they would need extra translators as the Japanese track was obviously already existing. This needs further explanation. --2A01:C23:5C15:7C00:65E5:82A4:E75D:96C5 (talk) 22:00, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * It was to create subtitles. The English dub script couldn't be used for the subtitles because so many things were changed to be completely different than what an actual translation would be. ··· 日本穣 ·  投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe ·  Join WP Japan ! 22:33, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you, that makes sense. So did they have two sets of English subtitles in the end? One for the more faithful translation and one for the hearing impaired, following the English dub? Because I imagine it would be confusing watching the English dub with a non-corresponding caption. --2A01:C23:5C22:1B00:6894:D22:6635:2EF2 (talk) 21:17, 21 December 2017 (UTC)
 * The DVD had both literal and hearing impaired tracks in English. The bluray has dubtitles and hearing impaired. ··· 日本穣 ·  投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe ·  Join WP Japan ! 21:32, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

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FA for 20th anniversary?
Now that Princess Mononoke is approaching its 20th anniversary, I think it's time we should get this article up to FA status so that we can feature it as a TFA on July 7, 2017 (the day of its release). Any thoughts before we can take it up to FA? Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 19:57, 21 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I'm interested in helping (despite missing the 20th anniversary deadline). From what I can tell it looks pretty good, but more citations are needed, especially in the release section, and more pictures seem appropriate given the movie's stunning imagery. (For that matter, more discussion of the art/animation seems warranted too, given that it's frequently commented upon.) Brutannica (talk) 04:26, 27 January 2018 (UTC)

"Mononoke-hima"?
While entering the text "Mononoke..." in WP's search box, I noticed that "Mononoke-hima" comes up (but no "Mononoke-hime"), and that phrase resolves to this article. I have no idea why this is the case. I can't find anything in the article that uses the word "hima" which, after all, in Japanese means "free time", rather than "princess". I'm mystified as to how to fix this. Can anyone enlighten me, or just fix it? Thanks! Bricology (talk) 04:24, 18 July 2018 (UTC)
 * The search box is a bit of a mystery. If there are multiple redirects to the same target, it picks one seemingly at random. The user who created this redirect also created redirects for weird typos like "Giglgamesh" and "Fjlm noir". I assume this redirect also fits into that category. If it's not a common typo, you could certainly nominate it for deletion. Reach Out to the Truth 04:54, 18 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Maybe the search box picked "hima" because it comes before "hime" in alphabetical order, rather than out of pure randomness. 2A01:C22:AC39:EB00:4CD9:1B3B:6042:DE92 (talk) 16:48, 12 December 2018 (UTC)

Is Kaya (カヤ) Ashitaka's sister or his bride-elect?
In the Plot section, Kaya is called Ashitaka's Sister: Before Ashitaka leaves, his sister Kaya gives him her crystal dagger so that he will not forget her. However, in the Cast and Characters section, she is called his Bride-Elect: Ishida also voices Kaya (カヤ), Ashitaka's bride elect. This looks like a discrepancy to me. Which of these are correct? Thanks (ahh, my first edit!), Matt.brown (talk) 14:07, 30 June 2020 (UTC)


 * According to the Ghibli Wiki:

"Though she calls Ashitaka "brother" (jap. anisama), she is actually his bride-elect. The word means "follower" because they live in the same village.

When Ashitaka leaves his home in the night, she approaches him to say goodbye. However Emishi tradition forbade her to do so. She gave him her crystal dagger. In Emishi tradition girls gave a dagger to their future husband on the day of their wedding. However, Kaya's act showed her love for Ashitaka."


 * --Sjlver (talk) 06:39, 14 July 2020 (UTC)
 * --Sjlver (talk) 06:39, 14 July 2020 (UTC)


 * I've now updated the page, and also added as source an interview with Miyazaki where he confirms that Kaya loves Ashitaka (although strictly speaking the interview doesn't say whether it was mutual love).
 * Sjlver (talk) 06:53, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

What in the World is the theme section
It is surprisingly anti Lady Eboshi considering the nuance the film gives about nature and humanity, nature does not care for the weak, it cares not for the good nor the evil. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:448A:1082:3380:98C7:BFA:64D3:95EE (talk) 01:42, 4 September 2022 (UTC)

The authenticity of the "samurai sword" anecdote
In the release section, it was written that: In response to demands from Miramax chairman Harvey Weinstein to edit the film, one of Miyazaki's producers sent Weinstein a samurai sword with the message: "No cuts." However, according to the reference source of this information, this was supposed to be more of a rumour. Case in point: "There is a rumour that when Harvey Weinstein was charged with handling the US release of Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki sent him a samurai sword in the post. Attached to the blade was a stark message: "No cuts." My question is, should this part be rewritten to not be mistaken as fact? Duong0810 (talk) 08:12, 11 May 2023 (UTC)