Apes

Apes (猩々 Shōjō) are a minor species from Princess Mononoke. The Apes are much larger and sturdier than normal Japanese monkeys. Their appearances with dark furs somewhat resemble that of gorillas. Apes are peaceably creatures, but the humans destroy their living space by cutting down woods of the Cedar Forest. As they don't really have brains, they start to believe to become smarter and more powerful by eating humans. The apes are first seen in the movie by encountering Ashitaka and San. They try to kill Ashitaka, but...

Species

Ape Gods

Japanese

猩々

Age

Unknown