Free Princess Mononoke Coloring Pages: 31 printable PDF designs of San, the wolf-raised girl of the forest, shown in her mask and fur cape, holding flowers, standing among her wolf brothers, and side by side with the giant white wolf goddess Moro, plus several chibi versions of the pair. Each design comes both as a printable PDF and as an outline to color online.
Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Studio Ghibli film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It follows Ashitaka, a young prince searching for a cure to a curse, who becomes caught in a war between the gods of an ancient forest and the people of Irontown, led by Lady Eboshi. San, the title character, was raised by Moro and fights fiercely to protect the forest she calls home.
San’s look is unforgettable: a carved red and white mask, red markings on her face, a white wolf-fur cape, and a spear. Against the deep greens of the forest and Moro’s snowy coat, these few bold colors make every page striking.
What’s Inside This Collection
San and Moro dominate the 31 designs, with chibi versions and forest scenes adding variety.
San, the Wolf Girl
Portraits like San – Wolf Girl and San – Princess of the Wolf Gods show her serious, determined side. Give her short hair a dark Brown, her cheeks and forehead three small Red triangle markings, and her cape a soft White with Gray fur shading.
Moro, the Wolf Goddess
Moro appears alone and towering over San in several pages. Keep her fur mostly White with cool Gray and pale Blue shadows, so she looks enormous and ancient rather than flat.
San with Moro and the Wolves
Pages like Princess Mononoke with Moro and San with Wolves capture the mother-and-daughter bond that drives the film. Placing San’s warm red accents against the wolves’ white coats creates a strong focal point.
Chibi San and Moro
Chibi Princess Mononoke and Adorable Chibi Princess Mononoke turn the fierce characters into cute, rounded versions. These are the easiest pages for younger colorists and are quick to finish.
Flowers and Forest Moods
Princess Mononoke with Flowers and the happy and beautiful pages show a softer side of San. Use Jungle Green, Pine Green, and Yellow Green for leaves, with small Pink or White flowers.
What Princess Mononoke Coloring Pages Do
Exploring nature and balance. The film asks how people and nature can live together without destroying each other, a question that still feels urgent today. Coloring San in her forest and Moro guarding it invites conversations about protecting wild places and respecting animals. Teens can also discuss how the story avoids simple heroes and villains, since both sides have reasons for what they do.
Detailed work on fur, masks, and leaves. Fine motor control develops through structured coloring in early childhood, something the American Academy of Pediatrics material for parents describes, and these pages give older colorists a more advanced version of that practice. Moro’s thick fur, San’s carved mask, and layered forest leaves call for short strokes, careful outlines, and steady shading. Chibi pages provide a simpler warm-up before tackling the full portraits.
A peaceful, nature-inspired session. Coloring structured designs left people calmer and less anxious in a 2005 work reported by the Art Therapy Journal. The calm greens and whites of Ghibli’s forest suit a slow, meditative pace, especially with quiet music or the film’s soundtrack playing. Coloring a single portrait of San with flowers can make a relaxing evening activity.
Appreciating Studio Ghibli’s art style. Miyazaki’s films are famous for detailed backgrounds and expressive characters drawn by hand. Coloring these pages helps fans notice how Ghibli artists use limited color, like San’s red markings, to draw attention. It can inspire kids and teens to explore other Ghibli films and try drawing their own forest spirits.
How to Color Princess Mononoke Pages Well
- San’s face markings: Use a sharp Red pencil for the triangle marks on her cheeks and forehead. Clean, crisp shapes make her instantly recognizable.
- The mask: Color the mask base Tan or light Brown, then add the Red and White patterns with a fine tip. Small black details around the eyes add depth.
- Snowy wolf fur: Leave most of Moro and the wolves white, shading with pale Gray and a hint of Blue under the chin, legs, and tail.
- White fur cape: Use short, soft Gray strokes to suggest fur on San’s cape. Too much shading will make the white look muddy.
- Forest greens: Layer Pine Green, Jungle Green, and Yellow Green for leaves and moss. Several greens make the forest feel deep and alive.
- Accent with blue: San’s headband and earrings can be colored in Cerulean. A small blue touch balances the red and green.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Princess Mononoke Coloring Pages
1. Forest Shadow Box
Color San and Moro, cut them out, and set them upright in a box layered with green paper trees at different depths. The layers create a sense of a deep forest.
2. Kodama Pebble Friends
Color a forest page, then paint small white pebbles with simple black eyes and mouths to look like the tiny tree spirits from the film. Place them around the colored page.
3. Wolf Clan Wall Banner
Color Moro, San, and the wolf pages, attach them to a long strip of brown kraft paper, and hang it vertically like a scroll.
4. Leaf Print Frame
Color a San with Flowers page, then press real leaves dipped in green paint around the border. The natural prints echo the forest theme.
5. Chibi Sticker Set
Color the chibi pages, cut out each figure, and seal the cutouts under clear packing tape to make durable stickers for notebooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Princess Mononoke Coloring Pages?
Princess Mononoke Coloring Pages are free printables inspired by the Studio Ghibli film. The 31 designs feature San, Moro, the wolves, chibi versions, and forest scenes, all available as PDF downloads or for coloring online.
Who made Princess Mononoke?
Hayao Miyazaki wrote and directed Princess Mononoke for Studio Ghibli, releasing it in Japan in 1997. At the time, it became the highest-grossing film ever released in Japan.
Who is San?
San is a human girl raised by the wolf goddess Moro after being abandoned as a baby. She sees herself as a wolf and fights to protect the forest from humans.
Who is Moro?
Moro is a giant white wolf goddess who protects the forest and raises San as her daughter. She is wise, proud, and fiercely protective of her family.
What does “Mononoke” mean?
Mononoke is a Japanese word for a vengeful spirit or monster. The people of Irontown call San “Princess Mononoke” because of her wild life among the forest gods.
Who is Ashitaka?
Ashitaka is a young prince who leaves his village after being cursed by a demon. He tries to bring peace between the forest gods and the humans of Irontown.
Who is the right audience for Princess Mononoke coloring pages?
With a PG-13 rating for violent scenes, the film fits teens, adults, and older kids best, and the portrait pages follow that audience. Younger fans can still enjoy the chibi pages alongside a family member.
Who voiced the English dub of Princess Mononoke?
The 1999 English version features Claire Danes as San, Billy Crudup as Ashitaka, Gillian Anderson as Moro, and Minnie Driver as Lady Eboshi. Author Neil Gaiman wrote the English script.
Start Coloring
Any San or Moro design opens with one click, ready for a free PDF printout or for on-screen coloring, and no registration is ever required. Fellow Ghibli fans can see a finished forest scene when shared via the Facebook and Pinterest icons beneath that page.
