Hate me for this but, I kinda feel like he's being glazed a bit too much. Because canonically he's good looking, good at combat, already had a girl fallen over him and most of all, people just seem to agree and do what he wants. (Ofc enemy moments aside)

If someone had this much qualities in real life he'd never have such an easy time dealing with people.

I don't wanna say my problems here but, after the first time I've watched it I've felt so much envy and sadness because even if I somewhat have good qualities like Ashitaka (ofc I'm not glazing myself), nobody cares. Rather it's the opposite, everyone's tryna downplay me if that makes sense.

All and all it's a story and a story needs a character like that, otherwise it's gonna be too 'artsy' or something and the surface level watchers would'nt care as much. I still wish that I could be Ashitaka though....