Okkoto-nushi

Giant white boar god with four tusks, the eldest white boar god

Elder boar god over 500 years old. Has lost his eyesight due to old age but excels in sense of smell and insight. Strongly antagonistic toward humans and former lover with Moro-no-Kimi. In the end, his transformation into a Tatari-gami progresses due to the curse, and his life is sucked out by the Shishigami.

Quotes

  • Even if my entire clan is wiped out, I'll make the humans pay.

Trivia

  • Was former lovers with Moro-no-Kimi.
  • When the curse progresses, it turns into tentacle-like red-black serpentine forms.
  • Has lost his eyesight but excels in sense of smell and insight.

Alternate names

Okkoto-nushi White Boar God Boar Elder

Tags

Boar God Elder Princess Mononoke Ghibli Nature God Cursed God Mythical Being White Boar

Profile

Species
Divine Beast (Boar God)
Gender
Male
Birth year
Approximately 500 years ago

Appearance

Overall appearance
Giant white boar god with beautiful four tusks. Blind due to old age but has honed precise senses. Covered in numerous scars all over the body, with an appearance ravaged by disease. Large physique full of dignity.
Height
Several meters tall
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Four large tusks
  • White fur
  • Red-black snake-like tentacles (during Tatari-gami transformation)
  • Blind due to old age

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Proud
Detailed personality
Places great importance on the pride of the boar god clan and takes a hostile and cold attitude toward humans. Maintains the dignity of an elder while also revealing weakness due to old age. Was in a romantic relationship with Moro-no-Kimi but separated over a hundred years ago due to differences in opinion. Acted with resolve for the death of himself and his clan in battle and upheld the pride of the boar gods until the end.
Keywords
  • Seasoned
  • Strict
  • Arrogant
  • Dignified
  • Boar God Pride
  • Melancholy
  • Resilient
Talents
  • Keen insight
  • Excellent sense of smell
  • Tough physical abilities
  • Mystical spiritual power
Skills
  • Body slam that crushes rocks
  • Leadership of the boar god clan
Motivation
To protect the pride of the boar god clan and retaliate against humans who invade the forest

History

Backstory
Okkoto-nushi is a giant white boar god with four tusks and the eldest of his clan at about 500 years old. Blind from old age, but his insight and sense of smell remain sharp. He has fought continuously for a long time to protect his clan and the forest. He was former lovers with Moro-no-Kimi, but they separated about a hundred years ago due to differing views on countermeasures against humans. In the latter part of the story, he suffers severe injuries in battle against humans, his transformation into a Tatari-gami progresses, and finally, the Shishigami sucks out his life, causing his body to disintegrate.
Debut date
July 12, 1997
Work title
Princess Mononoke
Media type
Movie

Migration to Shishigami's Forest

Significant event
Migration to Shishigami's Forest
Description
Led the boar gods from Chinzei (Kyushu) to migrate in order to protect the forest.

Separation from Moro-no-Kimi

Significant event
Separation from Moro-no-Kimi
Description
Separated from Moro-no-Kimi a hundred years ago due to differences in policies against humans.

Suffers Severe Injuries

Significant event
Suffers Severe Injuries
Description
At the end of the battle, impaled by a spear among other wounds and suffers severe injuries.

Onset of Tatari-gami Transformation

Significant event
Onset of Tatari-gami Transformation
Description
Struck by a poisoned arrow, and along with battle wounds, transformation into Tatari-gami progresses.

Life Sucked Out by Shishigami

Significant event
Life Sucked Out by Shishigami
Description
Had his life sucked out by the Shishigami and met his end.

Relationships

Moro-no-Kimi

Former spouse

Former lovers but separated due to conflict of opinions

Boar God Clan

Tribe

Leads them as the clan's elder

Boar God Clan

Boar God Clan: leader

Media appearances

Princess Mononoke

Movie / Supporting

1997 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Hisaya Morishige

Voice actor
Hisaya Morishige
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Keith David

Voice actor
Keith David
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

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