Set in mediaeval Japan, the music follows Ashitaka, a young warrior, as he embarks on a journey to find a cure for a deadly curse. "The Legend of Ashitaka" begins with a captivating and ethereal opening, featuring haunting instrument chants that evoke a sense of ancient mysticism. It captures the duality of Ashitaka's character, his noble spirit, and the turmoil he faces as he navigates a world torn between nature and civilization.