Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Princess Mononoke List

• Spirited Away - Both films are directed by Hayao Miyazaki and feature fantastical worlds, themes of nature, and the struggle between humans and spirits.
• My Neighbor Totoro - A Studio Ghibli classic that emphasizes the bond between humans and nature, showcasing forest spirits and magical creatures.
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Another Miyazaki film focusing on a strong female protagonist who protects her world from environmental destruction and war.
• Howl's Moving Castle - A blend of magic and environmental themes with a focus on love and war, characteristic of Miyazaki's storytelling.
• The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Like Mononoke, this film explores themes of nature and humanity, utilizing beautiful hand-drawn animation and a compelling narrative.
• Wolf Children - A story about a young mother raising her wolf children, exploring themes of nature, acceptance, and the balance between humans and animals.
• The Secret World of Arrietty - This film features small beings living in harmony with nature, showcasing a beautiful relationship between humans and their environment.
• Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Another Miyazaki classic that intertwines adventure with themes of environmentalism and the conflict between nature and technology.
• The Last Unicorn - A fantasy tale that explores the themes of nature, loss, and the struggle for survival of magical creatures.
• Your Name - A blend of fantasy and reality, with themes of connection, nature, and the impact of human actions on the world.
• A Silent Voice - Explores themes of connection and redemption, with beautifully animated sequences reflecting on the human experience.
• Promare - Combines stunning visuals and environmental disaster themes, focusing on the balance between human development and nature.
• Akira - A dystopian anime that deals with human nature and technology, showcasing the impact of environment and conflict on society.
• The Boy and the Beast - A story that blends the realities of two worlds and emphasizes the importance of relationships with both human and beastly natures.
• The Red Turtle - A dialogue-free tale about existence, nature, and peaceful coexistence, similar to the themes present in Mononoke.
• Princess Tutu - An anime series that combines magic, transformation, and deep themes surrounding strife, identity, and the essence of storytelling.
• Miyazaki's Future Boy Conan - An adventurous tale highlighting the struggle between humans and nature, with strong character development and environmental themes.
• Grave of the Fireflies - Although darker, it deals with human experience during war, emphasizing the connections and struggles of the human spirit.
• Over the Garden Wall - An animated miniseries filled with dark fantasy elements and a strong connection with nature, similar vibes to Mononoke.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas - Blends fantasy and the supernatural with elements of nature and exploration of self-identity, echoing Mononoke's themes.
• The Iron Giant - A story about friendship between a boy and a robot, dealing with larger themes of humanity and acceptance.
• Fruits Basket - Explores themes of transformation, acceptance, and the balance between human emotions and animal instincts.
• Made in Abyss - Series set in a rich and vibrant world, exploring the relationship between the exploration of nature and humanity's limits.
• The Boy and the Beast - An exploration of human relationships with fantastical beast-like beings, with themes of companionship and identity.
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Another example of Miyazaki's environmental focus with a strong female lead fighting against the destruction of her world.
• The Witcher - Explores the conflict between humans and mythical creatures in a richly constructed world filled with moral ambiguity.
• The Last Airbender - Features the struggle between elemental nations and the necessary balance between nature and society.
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - Emphasizes balance between humans and nature through elemental bending and an epic journey with deep character arcs.
• Howl's Moving Castle - Explores the impact of war and the importance of every individual's connection to nature amidst magical elements.
• Naoko - A unique blend of fantasy and emotional depth, similar to the emotional journeys in Princess Mononoke.
• The Legend of Korra - Focuses on issues like environmentalism, balance, and the clash between technology and nature, akin to Mononoke's themes.
• The Secret of NIMH - Tells a story of animals striving for survival amidst human intrusion, paralleling the environmental themes found in Mononoke.
• Tokyo Godfathers - Explores human connection, redemption, and the idea of family, wrapped within a fantastical narrative.
• The Cat Returns - A whimsical tale that highlights the importance of courage and the bonds between humans and animals.