TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): 16:9
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered
Original Release Year: 2016

Credits:

Sunao Katabuchi,のん,Yohimasa Hosoya,INABA NATSUKI,Daisuke Ono,Megumi Han,Nanase Iwai,SHIBUYA TENGAI,kotringo,Fumiyo Kono,MATSUBARA HIDENORI

Description:

Kure, Hiroshima, 1945. I am living here. A gem of animation that will be handed down for 100 years to come. A miracle born of word-of-mouth - the much-talked-about film, which has been showing for an unusually long time, is finally being released on Blu-ray! Director: Sunao Katabuchi x Original Story: Fumiyo Konno x Leading Actress: Nonn x Music: Kotoringo Director Sunao Katabuchi and original writer Fumiyo Konno - the tag team of two people who trust each other again. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi. Through thorough pursuit of the original story, search for materials, on-site surveys, and interviews, the film realistically and vividly depicts the world in which Suzu lived, a world that is unmistakably connected to our daily lives today. Based on the novel by Fumiyo Konno. The two artists who worked together on the animated version of NHK's "Hana wa Saku" have come together again to deliver a new and exciting story. ◎The actress Nonon and the musician Kotoringo color Suzu's world. The main character Suzu is played by actress Non. Director Katabuchi praised her voice, saying, "I can't think of anyone else to play Suzu.The characters surrounding Suzu are all talented actors, including Yoshimasa Hosoya, Natsuki Inaba, Mishitsu Omi, Daisuke Ono, Megumi Ban, Nanayo Iwai, Shigeru Ushiyama, and Mayumi Shintani. Shochiku Shinki Gekijou's chairperson, Shibuya Tengai, also makes a special appearance. The music for this film was composed by Kotringo. His natural, soft voice and musical ideas gently envelop Suzu's world. ◎The voice of "I want to see this movie" gave birth to this gem of animation that we want to pass on to the next 100 years. This film raised 39,121,920 yen from 3,374 supporters through crowdfunding. The film will be loved for 100 years to come.