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A classic moment: Ashitaka cutting off his topknot and letting his freak flag fly! If you look closely you can see the small clip he used to hold his hair. The image also shows his bandaged right arm, which is concealed beneath his sleeve for most of the movie.

This gesture is a great way to symbolize a Ashitaka's complete break with the past and his decision to head off into the unknown.

The cel is stuck to its sketch, which I 'shopped out; if you'd care to see how the it looks in real life click the "Sketch" button above.
 

Added: 10/19/08 From: Celga
 
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