Nago no Kami
Lord of the Boar God Fallen to the Curse
The male of the boar god clan, transformed into a Demon by the curse and attacked Ashitaka's village.
Quotes
- Nago no Kami transformed into the Demon is the manifestation of the rampaging curse, and his death marks the beginning of Ashitaka's journey.
Trivia
- Nago no Kami was originally a mighty being revered as 'the lord of the boar gods.'
- The Demon transformation depiction symbolizes the terror of the curse and a warning against human destruction of nature.
- The Nago no Kami defeat scene is a crucial battle sequence in the early part of the film, extremely intense.
- The name 'Nago no Kami' signifies the guardian of the forest and boars, representing the clan's pride.
- The curse on Ashitaka's right arm was caused by Nago no Kami's tentacles wrapping around it.
Alternate names
Nago
Leader of the Boar God Clan
Demon Nago
Profile
- Species
- Boar God
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Gigantic male boar god. Covered in scorched brown fur, after Demon transformation, covered in countless red-black snake-like tentacles. Eyes glow red.
- Height
- Gigantic
- Eye color
- Red
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Red-black snake-like tentacles entwining the body
- Eyes glowing red
- Gigantic boar physique
- Iconic items
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- Cursed iron pellet
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Anger
- Detailed personality
- Fear of death and hatred toward humans amplified, transformed into a ferocious Demon. Originally the lord of the boar gods protecting the forest and caring for comrades, but consumed by negative emotions.
- Keywords
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- Proud
- Resilient
- Vengeful
- Fierce
- Dominated by the curse
- Talents
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- Gigantic physique
- Mystical spiritual power as a boar god
- Insight
- Skills
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- Combat prowess
- Freely manipulating tentacles
- Motivation
- Anger toward humans and protecting the forest domain
History
- Backstory
- Originally the male leader of the boar god clan, existing as the lord protecting the forest. Humans cleared the forest and attacked with iron pellets, driving them out and inflicting severe wounds. Struck by Lady Eboshi's iron pellet, negative emotions amplified, absorbed the curse, transformed into a Demon, and attacked Ashitaka's village.
- Debut date
- July 12, 1997
- Work title
- Princess Mononoke
- Media type
- Movie
Demon Transformation
- Significant event
- Demon Transformation
- Description
- Transformed into a Demon from negative emotions and the curse, attacked Ashitaka's village. Clashed with Ashitaka, was defeated, and died.
Defeat
- Significant event
- Defeat
- Description
- Defeated by Ashitaka's attack, left behind the curse, and his remains were buried in the village.
Relationships
Boar God Clan
Boar God Clan: leader
Media appearances
Princess Mononoke
Movie / Supporting
1997 movie version
Voice cast and creators
Sato In
- Voice actor
- Sato In
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
unknown
- Voice actor
- unknown
- 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
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Nago no Kami Figure
- Item name
- Nago no Kami Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Princess Mononoke Demon Sticker
- Item name
- Princess Mononoke Demon Sticker
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited