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#Mononoke Movie Announces New Release Date: The Reason + When to Watch

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Mononoke, the cult classic anime series that debuted in 2007, is finally getting a feature-length film adaptation. The official website for the project has recently released a new teaser trailer and a key visual, and oh boy is the trailer a visual feast.

【Official Trailer】
MONONOKE THE MOVIE
Scheduled for Summer 2024 in Japan.

(Animation Production: EOTA)

More: https://t.co/MjnCyJP593 pic.twitter.com/JrOYHVMsGh

— AnimeTV チェーン (@animetv_jp) August 4, 2023

For those who haven’t a clue what Mononoke is about, here’s what to expect from the anime and when it will release!

What is the Mononoke anime movie about?

Mononoke movie trailer hints new release window — Mononoke [Image via @animetv_jp on Twitter]

Mononoke follows the adventures of a mysterious character known only as the Medicine Seller, who travels across feudal Japan in search of malevolent spirits called mononoke. The mononoke are a type of ayakashi (unnatural spirits) that linger in the human world by binding themselves to negative human emotions.

The Medicine Seller always proceeds in the same manner, using his knowledge of the supernatural to fend off the mononoke until he can learn the spirit’s shape (Katachi), truth (Makoto) and reasoning (Kotowari). Only then can he unsheathe his sword and exorcise the demon.

What can you expect from the Mononoke movie?

Mononoke anime movie still — The Medicine Seller in Mononoke [Image via @animetv_jp on Twitter]

The series is made up of individual chapters, each featuring a different mononoke and a different setting. The anime is known for its unique and psychedelic art style, inspired by traditional Japanese paintings and woodblock prints. The anime also explores themes such as morality, history, folklore, and psychology.

The movie remake will be a completely new work, set in the lavish and mysterious inner palace of Edo Castle. The Medicine Seller will face a new mononoke that lurks in the shadows of the shogun’s harem.

Why was the Mononoke movie delayed? What is the new release date?

Mononoke movie 2023 trailer — Mononoke [Image via @animetv_jp on Twitter]

The movie’s original release in 2023 faced delays due to various reasons. The production team has now rescheduled the new release date for Summer 2024, but they have not announced the exact date and time slot yet.

One of the reasons for the delay of the Mononoke movie was the recasting of the main character, the Medicine Seller. A scandal involving Takahiro Sakurai, the original voice actor, tarnished his reputation and conflicted with the moral themes of the film.

As a result, Hiroshi Kamiya, renowned for his roles in Attack on Titan and Kizumonogatari, took on the role of the Medicine Seller. Mononoke will also have a new character designer, Yuichi Takahashi, who takes over from Takashi Hashimoto.

Rest assured; Spiel Times will do our best to keep you updated on any new developments regarding this series. So, stay tuned!

Conclusion:

Mononoke is a cult classic anime series that is getting a movie remake soon. The remake will be a fresh and original work, taking place within the lavish and mysterious inner palace of Edo Castle. Here, the Medicine Seller will confront a new mononoke that hides in the shadows of the shogun’s harem, promising an intriguing and suspenseful storyline.

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