If you meant the psychological horror series, Episode 1 begins the first story arc titled .
: The English version features a celebrated translation by author Neil Gaiman and includes a verbal opening narration by Keith David that explains the ancient forest gods. Mononoke Hime (Dub) Episode 1
: The film opens with a giant boar god, corrupted into a demon (a tatarigami ), attacking an Emishi village. If you meant the psychological horror series, Episode
: Billy Crudup (Ashitaka), Claire Danes (San), Minnie Driver (Lady Eboshi), and Gillian Anderson (Moro). 2. Mononoke (2007 TV Series) – Episode 1 : Billy Crudup (Ashitaka), Claire Danes (San), Minnie
If you are looking for the beginning of the legendary Studio Ghibli film, the "first act" introduces the prince Ashitaka and the curse that sets the plot in motion. :
: On the advice of the village Oracle, Ashitaka cuts his hair (signifying a permanent departure) and journeys west to find the Forest Spirit and a potential cure.
: Prince Ashitaka kills the demon but is inflicted with a deadly curse that manifests as a spreading mark on his arm.