Japan has always influenced my creativity.

After I saw Miyazakis filmPrincess Mononoke, it changed the way I thought about animation.

I loved everything about that film and it made a lasting impression on me.

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So this is why Ahsoka has two wolf fangs on her cheeks, in homage to Miyazakis film.

Check out a rundown of the Lucasfilm x Ghibli gallery below.

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