Michael B. Jordan's favorite movie is an epic anime classic that's never been more relevant

Debopriyaa covers anime, movies, and TV at Polygon. She is a freelance film critic with a specialization in Southeast Asian cinema, sci-fi, and body horror. Her work has appeared at Inverse, Slash Film, Screen Rant, Fansided, and High on Films, among other outlets. Debopriyaa’s published chapbook, Frozen Sparks: A Rhapsodist's Tale, is available worldwide, and her poetry has also been published in literary journals like Gideon Poetry and White Noise Magazine. Michael B. Jordan is famously a big old nerd with a deep love for anime. In previous interviews, he has listed anime classics like One Piece, Naruto, and Hunter x Hunter as some of his most-watched shows. So it’s no surprise that, when asked about his favorite movie, the answer was also an anime classic. Following his Best Actor win for Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B. Jordan fielded the question while holding his Oscar. “Oh, man, I'm going to say Princess Mononoke,” the Creed actor replied without hesitation. This is undoubtedly an excellent pick. Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 historical fantasy was the result of accrued inspirations that the acclaimed animator had been mulling over since 1980, including literary classi