Tatara Workers
Ironworking collective led by Eboshi
An ironworking collective led by Lady Eboshi. They carve the mountains, smelt sand iron to produce iron. They play an important role in the setting of Princess Mononoke, symbolizing the issue of coexistence between nature and humans.
Trivia
- The tatara workers are a harsh labor collective that continues forging iron day and night without rest.
- They handmade firearms called ishibiya and use them as weapons against the forest mononoke.
- Lady Eboshi protects outcasts, the sick, and sold women, while also possessing a ruthless side.
- The iron and weapons made by the tatara workers are key elements of the story.
- The structure of the tatara field reflects a matriarchal culture, with men's lives restricted to the lower levels.
Alternate names
Tatara Field People
Ironworking Collective
Tatara Artisans
Profile
- Species
- Human
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A collective of artisans clad in black garb, working tirelessly through the night to forge iron.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Black garb
- Appearance resembling charcoal burners
- Iconic items
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- Matchlock Staff
- Thousand Piercer
- Ishibiya
- Iron Products
- Haori
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Diligent
- Detailed personality
- While enduring the harsh labor environment of the ironworks, they possess strong loyalty to Lady Eboshi and a sense of responsibility to protect the village's safety through weapon production.
- Keywords
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- Diligent
- Loyal
- Honest
- Cooperative
- Robust
- Cunning
- Persistent
- Talents
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- Iron Smelting Technology
- Fire Management
- Weapons Crafting
- Combat Skills
- Artillery Operation
- Skills
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- Tatara Ironmaking
- Ishibiya Manufacturing
- Combat Techniques
- Labor Organization Management
- Guard Tactics
- Motivation
- To protect the village and build a stable life.
History
- Backstory
- Originally formed by gathering sold women and the sick, they utilize ironmaking technology to excavate mountains, produce iron, craft weapons for self-defense and expansion of influence. They act to survive, aware of the environmental destruction they cause.
- Debut date
- July 12, 1997
- Work title
- Princess Mononoke
- Media type
- Movie
Advance into Shishigami Forest
- Significant event
- Advance into Shishigami Forest
- Description
- They advanced environmental destruction for iron production, leading to conflict with Shishigami and the mononoke.
Shishigami Head Hunt
- Significant event
- Shishigami Head Hunt
- Description
- They collaborated with Jiko-bo to target Shishigami's head, but ultimately the village and tatara field faced the crisis of destruction.
Battle with Tatari-gami
- Significant event
- Battle with Tatari-gami
- Description
- The village fell into crisis due to the boar god's transformation into Tatari-gami, but they cooperated with Ashitaka and others to explore possibilities for coexistence with nature.
Relationships
Lady Eboshi
Leader
The pillar who leads the village, oversees the tatara workers, and issues strategic commands.
Tatara Field
Tatara Field: worker
Media appearances
Princess Mononoke
Movie / Supporting
1997 Theatrical Release
Voice cast and creators
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
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Tatara Worker Figure
- Item name
- Tatara Worker Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Princess Mononoke Theatrical Pamphlet
- Item name
- Princess Mononoke Theatrical Pamphlet
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular