New fish species named for Princess Mononoke

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A newly discovered deep-sea fish has been named after San, the warrior princess from Studio Ghibli's iconic animated film Princess Mononoke, due to the striking markings on its head, writes the BBC.

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New species of 'Ghost Horsehead Fish' Discovered in South China Sea

In a humorous blend of marine biology and pop culture, Chinese researchers have recently announced the discovery of a new fish species in the depths of the South China Sea.The Mononoke tilefish (Branchiostegus sanae), colloquially known as the “ghost horsehead fish,” has captured the attention of scientists and anime enthusiasts alike.A Serendipitous DiscoveryBranchiostegus sanae at a seafood market in Hainan IslandThe journey to identifying thi…

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Scientist Names Newly Discovered Deepwater Fish After Princess Mononoke's San - Animehunch

A newly discovered deepwater fish has been named Branchiostegus sanae in honor of San from Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke, due to its distinctive cheek stripe reminiscent of the character’s facial markings. After noticing its unique cheek stripes, Chinese researchers identified the fish as a new species. Lead researcher Haochen Huang explained that the choice of the name ‘sanae’ was a tribute to the film’s themes of coexistence between human…

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A new species of fish has been named after a Studio Ghibli character

A newly discovered species of fish has been named after San, the warrior princess and lead character in Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. The species was found by Chinese researchers who noticed its unique cheek stripes, which appear similar to those found on the face of San. The lead author of the study which identified it as a new species told the BBC: "In Princess Mononoke, San is a young woman raised by wolves after being abandoned by her …

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New fish species named for Princess Mononoke

Scientists have named a new fish species for the character San (also called Princess Mononoke) in the animated movie Princess Mononoke, thanks to their similarly painted cheeks. Image via Pensoft/ Fish: Branchiostegus sanae. Huang et al (CC-BY 4.0). San: “Princess Mononoke” (1997)/ Hayao Miyazaki/ Studio Ghibli. New fish species named for animated character On February 11, 2025, a team of Chinese scientists said they discovered a new species of …

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Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of fish living in the ocean depths. Its particular physical appearance has given it the opportunity to...