So, no HC or question for the characters. I'm a bit confused, is there something else to watch aside from Mononoke? I read it was a sequel, but couldn't find much more on it and I need more??
It's ok, I don't mind any questions related to Mononoke in general! That's why the inbox is always open!
Mononoke is a spinoff of the last three episodes (9-11) of Ayakashi Samurai Horror tales, which was a set of three separately produced traditional style ghost stories. The whole thing is pretty good imo, the first is an adaptation of Yotsuya Kaidan with character designs by Yoshitaka Amano, the second is an odd little supernatural tragic romance and then the last is the original Bakeneko arc that was popular enough to spawn Mononoke!
Thematically there's not a whole lot of other shows that are quite like Mononoke, which is a crying shame tbh, it draws from a wonderfully huge base of traditional ghost stories. The closest would def be Mushishi although that's a lot less dark and confrontational than Mononoke. It is definitely one of the few shows that I'd say is equally beautiful tho, and it has two seasons plus two TV specials!
Other similar shows would be Hell Girl, Yamishibai, Pet Shop of Horrors, Vampire Princess Miyu, a couple of the shorts in Short Peace, possibly also Ghost Hunt and Dennou Coil. I'm not sure I'd classify it as horror but Death Parade is very similar thematically. There's a range of quality here and not all of these will deliver the same punch as Mononoke but I think that would be one hell of an achievement XD
And totally outside of anime but still very fitting I think is Samurai Jack. Another great nameless warrior fighting against the forces of darkness!
I know this is a bit of a ramble but I hope you find something you enjoy our of it!

















