The humans thought a few cuts, jabs, and arrows were enough to keep him down. They should have heeded their own adage however. For what doesn't kill you, can indeed make you stronger.
This beautiful piece by @leoman753
Nizo Yamamoto (1953-2023) working on a background of 8 layers/cels for the first scene where the Shishigami (Forest Spirit) appears in Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke".
(from the impressive 6h30 long "How Mononoke was Born" documentary)
https://t.co/bQI57nPuZl
Last one in Tribal Attire, drawn by @leoman753 (attire was designed by @Chirenbo ). Thank you so much. ^^
Note: This will be last piece to feature Marten as a puma.