Hii-sama

Old priestess who performs divination in the Emishi village and unites the village

An old priestess living in the hidden Emishi village, serving as a guide for the villagers by performing divination and discerning curses. She is respected as the village's unifying figure.

Quotes

  • The curse is deep; healing comes only through prayer.
  • The village's future depends on everyone's hearts.

Trivia

  • Hii-sama's divinations play an important role in determining the village's rules and actions.
  • It was Hii-sama who solemnly performed the funeral rites for Nago's remains.
  • The Emishi village is united under her guidance.

Alternate names

Emishi Chief Priestess Old Priestess Emishi Priestess

Tags

Princess Mononoke Emishi Priestess Old Woman Curse Village Chief Divination Mythology Mysticism

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
An elderly woman wearing traditional priestess attire. She has a calm demeanor and striking white hair.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Long white hair
  • Calm expression
  • Wrinkles indicating her age
Iconic items
  • Priestess attire
  • Stones or wooden pieces used for divination
  • Offerings for the burial mound

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Wise
Detailed personality
She possesses a sense of responsibility and caution in leading the village, guiding the villagers by divining the future and fate. Calm yet compassionate.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Perceptive
  • Cautious
  • Compassionate
  • Trusted
Talents
  • Divination techniques
  • Spiritual senses
  • Leadership
  • Spiritual pillar
Skills
  • Divination
  • Performing rituals
Motivation
To protect the villagers' safety and prosperity, and safeguard the village from the curse's calamity.
Favorite foods
Vegetables, Stews, Traditional local cuisine
Favorite places
Emishi village, Shrine, Burial mound

History

Backstory
An old priestess who has long resided in the Emishi village, discerning curses and the future through divination and guiding the villagers. She performs funeral rites for the boar god Nago who became a Tatarigami, and informs the curse-afflicted Ashitaka to set out on his journey.
Debut date
July 12, 1997
Work title
Princess Mononoke
Media type
Movie

Informing Ashitaka of the curse

Significant event
Informing Ashitaka of the curse
Description
She divined the curse on Ashitaka, foresaw its progression, judged that she could not stop it with her power, and urged him to embark on his journey.

Funeral rites for Nago

Significant event
Funeral rites for Nago
Description
She enshrined the remains of the boar god Nago who became a Tatarigami in the burial mound and allowed it to pass peacefully.

Role as the village's guide

Significant event
Role as the village's guide
Description
Upholding the village's traditions and rules, she unites the villagers and contributes to the village's survival as a spiritual pillar.

Relationships

Ashitaka

Guardian

Informs him of the curse and urges him to depart

Emishi Villagers

Leader

Respected as the old priestess who unites the village

Emishi Village

Emishi Village: leader

Media appearances

Princess Mononoke

Movie / Supporting

1997 theatrical release

Princess MONONOKE 〜Princess Mononoke〜 Stage Version

Stage play / Supporting

2013 stage performance

Voice cast and creators

Michiko Mori

Voice actor
Michiko Mori
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Debi Derryberry

Voice actor
Debi Derryberry
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Character designer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Toshio Suzuki

Creator name
Toshio Suzuki
Role
Producer

Related goods

Princess Mononoke Priestess Figure

Item name
Princess Mononoke Priestess Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Princess Mononoke Soundtrack CD

Item name
Princess Mononoke Soundtrack CD
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular