First Trailer Released for Third Mononoke Film With More Cast

Exciting Developments for Mononoke Fans

The first trailer for Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-San-Shō: Hebigami (Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3: Snake God) was released by Twin Engine, announcing the film's premiere date on May 29, 2026. This film marks the third installment of the Mononoke film trilogy.

New Additions to the Cast

Along with the trailer, the new cast member Miyuki Sawashiro has been revealed as the Third Empress, adding an intriguing layer to the story. Other notable voice actors include:

• Fumi Hirano as Tokiwai, Sachiko’s wet nurse
• Mariko Honda as Kawa, Tokiwai's subordinate

Plot Highlights

The third installment continues to explore the aftermath of previous events in the Mononoke universe:

• Empress Sachiko (voiced by Tanezaki Atsumi) gives birth to a son but tragically passes away shortly after, leading to chaos in the Ooku.
• The medicine seller (voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya) must confront the Snake God, whose emergence threatens to reshape the timeline of events in this enchanted narrative.

Behind the Scenes

Returning from the second film, Kenji Nakamura serves as general director, with Tomoaki Koshida taking the helm for this chapter.
The film has a strong creative team involved in various aspects of production:

• Screenplay: Yasumi Atarashi
• Character Design: Kitsuneko Nagata
• Animation Direction: Yūichi Takahashi

Anticipation and Expectations

Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this installment since the success of the previous films, with Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain making waves upon its release. The expected animation quality and storytelling depth are set to align with its predecessors, promising an exciting sequel for viewers.

For those looking to revisit the past installments, the first film won the Axis: Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation and is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

Be prepared for a thrilling return to the Mononoke saga next May!

Source: Anime News Network