Moro
Elder of the wolf clan and San's foster parent, one of the forest guardians
Elder of the wolves and a gigantic female white wolf with two tails. A maternal figure who coexists with nature as a guardian of the forest and raised San.
Quotes
- I am Moro, elder of the wolves. Guardian of the forest.
- San is my daughter. She hates humans, and that is her truth as well.
- I do not favor conflict, but for the forest's peace, I will fight.
- Okkotonushi and I were once on good terms.
- Humans, do not destroy the forest. Do not pursue us.
Trivia
- Moro is estimated to be a wolf over 300 years old.
- Voice actor Akihiro Miwa portrays Moro's compassion and dignity.
- Moro's two tails evoke legendary wolves from Kabuki and such.
- Director Miyazaki described Moro's voice as 'like Kannon Bodhisattva.'
- There is a backstory setting that Moro and Okkotonushi were once lovers.
Alternate names
Moro
Wolf Elder
Wolf Mother
Lady Moro
Profile
- Species
- Wolf
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- Over approximately 300 years old
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Gigantic wolf with a large white body and two tails. Gentle yet dignified maternal presence.
- Height
- Gigantic, estimated several meters class
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- Two tails
- Gigantic build
- White fur
- Dignified expression
- Iconic items
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- White wolf fur coat (actual body)
- Short sword made from wolf fangs (daughter San's weapon)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Benevolence
- Detailed personality
- Maternal, deeply loves her children, protects the forest and its inhabitants, gentle being who does not desire conflict. Holds strong wariness and hostility toward humans, yet strict and compassionate toward her daughter San.
- Keywords
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- Maternal
- Compassionate
- Dignity
- Guardian of Nature
- Stubborn
- Calm
- Resilient
- High Combat Ability
- Talents
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- High intelligence
- Harmony with nature
- Advanced combat ability
- Understands human speech
- Longevity
- Skills
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- Exceptional combat technique
- Knowledge of forest ecology
- Child-rearing
- Intimidation
- Leadership
- Motivation
- To protect the forest and wolf clan. To protect and raise her daughter San from the human world.
- Habits
- Rarely speaks human language, usually calm and composed, but occasionally reveals subtle emotional intensity.
- Favorite foods
- Venison, Dried meat
- Favorite places
- Shishigami Forest, Rock cave
- Disliked people
- Humans, Lady Eboshi
- Disliked situations
- Forest being destroyed, San being in danger
History
- Backstory
- Moro is a gigantic white wolf about 300 years old who has watched over the forest for many years as a guardian of the forest. She found the human girl San abandoned by humans and raised her as a wolf pup, harboring strong hostility toward humans to protect the forest's peace.
- Debut date
- July 12, 1997
- Work title
- Princess Mononoke
- Media type
- Movie
Raising San
- Significant event
- Raising San
- Description
- Takes in an abandoned human infant and raises her as a wolf pup, loving her like a daughter.
Conflict with Eboshi
- Significant event
- Conflict with Eboshi
- Description
- Harbors strong hostility toward Lady Eboshi for destroying the forest and targets her life.
Participation in Shishigami Hunt Battle
- Significant event
- Participation in Shishigami Hunt Battle
- Description
- Joins the final decisive battle staking the fate of the ironworks and wolf clan, fighting alongside Okkotonushi.
Life drained away
- Significant event
- Life drained away
- Description
- At the battle's end, has her life sucked out by Shishigami and collapses, but protects the forest until the very end.
Relationships
Moro's Children
Child
Two white male wolf brothers, Moro's biological children. Often act together with San.
San
Child
Human child raised by Moro as a wolf pup daughter. Showers deep affection and raises strictly, but conflicted over her humanity.
Okkotonushi
Best friend
Shares the secret of being lovers a hundred years ago, allies fighting together for the forest.
Ashitaka
Ally
In the end, Moro who raised San holds overlapping respect and trust toward Ashitaka.
Wolf Clan
Wolf Clan: leader
Media appearances
Princess Mononoke
Movie / Protagonist
Theatrical release on July 12, 1997
Voice cast and creators
Akihiro Miwa
- Voice actor
- Akihiro Miwa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Gillian Anderson
- Voice actor
- Gillian Anderson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dubbed version
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
Moro Figure
- Item name
- Moro Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Princess Mononoke Soundtrack
- Item name
- Princess Mononoke Soundtrack
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular