Princess Mononoke vs The Legend of Hei 2
The Legend of Hei 2 has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.3/10 for Princess Mononoke). The Legend of Hei 2 is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 14m. Princess Mononoke is the older of the two (1997 against 2025). Both are adventure, animation, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Princess Mononoke
The Legend of Hei 2| Princess Mononoke | The Legend of Hei 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki | Gu Jie, MTJJ |
| Main cast | Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura | Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Chen Siyu, Li Lu, Zhu Jing |
Synopsis
Princess Mononoke
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
The Legend of Hei 2
When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.
Where to watch
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