To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Princess Mononoke," BENELIC Co., Ltd., the Japanese company responsible for operating the main Ghibli specialty store "Acorn Republic" products, has launched "Princess Mononoke" themed commemorative merchandise, such as "Ashitaka's Bowl." The second wave will feature three-dimensional models of the tree-incarnated "Kodama," available in four styles, with a reference price of 3,630 JPY each, set to be released on August 6, 2022!
The classic animated film "Princess Mononoke" (もののけ姫), directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Japan's Studio Ghibli, was released in the summer of 1997. The story is set in a fantastical Muromachi period, where Ashitaka, a young Emishi warrior, encounters a "demon" monster attacking his village. During the battle, he suffers wounds and a curse from the demon. To break the curse, he leaves his home to seek the origin of the demon god. He and San, a girl raised by wolf gods, become embroiled in the conflict between humans and the forest deities...
The "Kodama" three-dimensional models, part of the "Princess Mononoke" 25th-anniversary commemorative merchandise, recreate the mysterious and impressive characters from the film in a palm-sized form. Crafted from glow-in-the-dark material, they perfectly capture the Kodama's slightly translucent texture and their ability to emit a faint glow at night, illuminating the dark forest! Although their facial features are simple, four distinct expressions and poses are meticulously sculpted, with recessed eyes and mouths that are both cute and eerie. Arrange these four styles together to transform your room into a corner of the Forest Spirit's forest!
●Sitting Kodama (ちょこんとコダマ)
●Walking Kodama (てくてくコダマ)
●Plump Kodama (ぽってりコダマ)
●Riding Kodama (のっかりコダマ)
Princess Mononoke Kodama Figures
Reference Price: 3,630 JPY each
Estimated Release Date: August 2022
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