Yoshitaka becomes embroiled in the brutal conflict between man and nature, but which side will he choose? He is captivated by San's wild beauty, but how can he betray humanity to animals? Lady Eboshi vows to destroy the forest spirit and Jigo lurks in the shadows. The forest gods rail against the humans and San sides with her wolf clan. Irontown makes weapons of war in great furnaces that pollute the air and water. The humans under the leadership of Lady Eboshi have established Irontown near the forest and begun a fierce conflict with the native creatures. Yoshitaka's right arm is injured during the confrontation Among them are a group of massive wolves and a ferocious girl who rides with them. A great forest spirit watches over these lands and giant creatures roam the hills as gods. Fleeing further west, he enters an ancient forest and experiences the incredible. The right arm gives Yoshitaka power, but makes his attempts at self-defense turn deadly. Yoshitaka passes by war-torn villages and the evil in his right arm responds to the chaos being wrought by the soldiers. They include Jigo, a wandering monk who may have ties to the government and a secret agenda. Yoshitaka riding Yakul takes aim at the monster attacking his villageĭuring his journey, Yoshitaka, encounters many interesting people and creatures. He leaves his village behind and begins his journey with Yakul. An iron ball is recovered from the boar god's body and Yoshitaka vows to discover its origins to protect others from befalling a similar fate. The wise woman of the village pronounces sentence on Yoshitaka after he returns to the village - his arm is poisoned and it will eventually kill him once it reaches his heart. During his struggle, Yoshitaka's right arm is caught in its foul grasp and becomes infected with the same evil corruption. Yoshitaka riding his faithful red elk, Yakul, manages to fell the beast and reveal it's true form - a massive, decaying boar god. One brave, young warrior rises to meet the horror and protect his village. The creature writhes with evil and wishes to destroy all in its path. Synopsis: A monstrous creature descends upon a village tucked away in the hidden wilderness. Japanese/English/French Audio - English Subtitles