Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated historical fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Set in the Muromachi period of Japanese history, the film follows Ashitaka, a young Emishi
Billy Crudup (pictured in 2015) voiced Ashitaka in the English dub.
Claire Danes (pictured in 2015) voiced San.
Some of the film's natural scenery was inspired by a visit to the forests of Yakushima.
The Tama Zenshoen Sanatorium, which Miyazaki was inspired by during the production.
Spirited Away is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was produced by Toshio Suzuki, animated by Studio Ghibli, and distributed by Toho. The film stars Rumi
Hayao Miyazaki used shōjo manga magazines for inspiration to direct Spirited Away.
A Japanese dragon ascends toward the heavens with Mount Fuji in the background in this print from Ogata Gekkō. Spirited Away is heavily influenced by Japanese Shinto-Buddhist folklore.
The Takahashi Korekiyo residence in the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum was one of Miyazaki's inspirations in creating the spirit world's buildings.