Save the Forest Spirit in This Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay
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If you’re feeling feral, powerful, and ready to prowl… This Princess Mononoke cosplay will arm you for battle.
Princess Mononoke is my favorite anime of all time. I’ve adored it since I was a child, and I still watch it regularly. Its soundtrack is haunting and evocative, and it still lives in my dreams (along with that adorable kudama!) Since I just completed my yearly rewatch, I thought it a perfect time to throw together a little love for one of my favorite leading ladies.
This feral child of the forest follows nobody but her family. Her ferocity and single-minded dedication to protecting the forest cements her as an icon for nature preservation. I adore her, and I thought it would be fun to put a sort of tech-wear take on this cosplay. San is a girl on the go, so it makes sense she’d want something easy to move in, and would adapt to the times.
![San: Princess Mononoke | Wiki | Studio Ghibli Amino](https://pa1.aminoapps.com/7651/f22fb0623c4bbfc996f139feab33f35d227a2d12r1-540-540_hq.gif)
Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay: The Dress
The skirt or dress for this cosplay can be simple or complicated, according to your preference. I went with light and easy. Feel free to play with cuts of fabric and drape.
I mean… What cosplay is really complete without pockets? To add more accessibility to this cosplay, go for a pocketed skirt!
Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay: The Tunic
I love this overlay as a means of dressing up the look and modernizing it. By bringing in a fitted top, you give more waist to the look. The ribbing looks like it could be wolf paws, which is a neat extra detail!
Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay: The Necklace
While I doubt most folks have a crystal dagger lying around, I found this gorgeous Japanese stone necklace that pays tribute in a lovely way. It also doesn’t have any sharp edges, which might get you into trouble at a convention.
Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay: The Fur
At first, I thought about taking an IKEA sheepskin for this (hi, Game of Thrones. We see you) and making a cape out of it. Then I thought… Wolf hat. (I’ve been listening to XG’s Woke Up drop waaaaaaay too much this week. ALPHAZ howl, this rap track is a banger. Surely, this would go on San’s playlist!
Princess Mononoke Closet Cosplay: The Boots
To finish off this look, I went for a cyber-punk-style boot. These are so over the top you’d be ready for any show, a night on the town, or stopping by the next Rodriguez film set. You’re ready to climb any mountain or ride any wolf in these!
![Princess mononoke GIF on GIFER - by Starforge](https://i.gifer.com/JrW.gif)
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