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The Boy and the Heron

Film · 2023

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Hayao Miyazakidirector · writer
  2. Kiyofumi Nakajimaexecutive producer
  3. Akane Shiraishieditor
  4. Goro Miyazakiexecutive producer
  5. Koji Hoshinoexecutive producer
  6. Rie Matsubaraeditor
  7. Takeshi Seyamaeditor
  8. Takuya Ohnocasting director
  9. Yuji Tangecasting director
  10. Atsushi Okuicinematographer
  11. Joe Hisaishicomposer
  12. Hideki Fukayaproducer
  13. Yoshiaki Nishimuraproducer
  14. Toshio Suzukiproducer

On screen

  1. Aimyonlead actor
  2. Soma Santokilead actor
  3. Ko Shibasakilead actor
  4. Masaki Sudalead actor
  5. Sawako Agawasupporting actor
  6. Karen Takizawasupporting actor
  7. Keiko Takeshitasupporting actor
  8. Yoshino Kimurasupporting actor
  9. Shinobu Otakesupporting actor
  10. Takuya Kimurasupporting actor
  11. Jun Fubukisupporting actor
  12. Kaoru Kobayashiguest actor
  13. Shōhei Hinoguest actor
  14. Jun Kunimuraguest actor
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From the people who made The Boy and the Heron

98
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  3. Ponyo2008 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  4. House Hunting2006 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
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  6. Howl's Moving Castle2004 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  7. Tales from Earthsea2006 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  8. A Sumo Wrestler's Tail2010 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  9. The Whale Hunt2001 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  10. Spirited Away2001 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  11. My Neighbor Totoro1988 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  12. Princess Mononoke1997 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  13. Porco Rosso1992 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  14. The Day I Bought a Star2006 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  15. Castle in the Sky1986 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  16. Whisper of the Heart1995 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  17. Kiki's Delivery Service1989 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  18. Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. Only Yesterday1991 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  20. Pom Poko1994 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  21. When Marnie Was There2014 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  22. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness2013 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  23. The Cat Returns2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  24. Warriors of the Wind1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Earwig and the Witch2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Panda! Go Panda!1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Future Boy Conan1978 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  28. Lasseter-san, Thank You2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  48. Lupin the 3rd1971 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
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  64. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  65. Akira1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  98. Recess: School's Out2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Secret World of Arrietty2010 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. From Up on Poppy Hill2011 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider AccelMasaki Suda2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. The Asadas!Masaki SudaJun Fubuki2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  4. DororoKo Shibasaki2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. We Made a Beautiful BouquetMasaki Suda2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  6. Death Note: Light Up the NEW WorldMasaki Suda2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. 47 RoninKo Shibasaki2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Suspect XKo Shibasaki2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in LoveKo Shibasaki2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. CubeMasaki Suda2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Assassination Classroom: GraduationMasaki Suda2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. CloudMasaki Suda2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. GintamaMasaki Suda2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Assassination ClassroomMasaki Suda2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. 2046Takuya Kimura2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. RedlineTakuya Kimura2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Battle RoyaleKo Shibasaki2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider EternalMasaki Suda2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Love and HonorTakuya Kimura2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Memories of MatsukoKo Shibasaki2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. ConfessionsYoshino Kimura2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Blade of the ImmortalTakuya Kimura2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. The SwarmTakuya Kimura2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  27. GozuShōhei Hino2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. DollhouseJun Fubuki2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant SeaKo Shibasaki2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. BlindnessYoshino Kimura2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Like Father, Like SonJun FubukiJun Kunimura2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  32. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of ScarJun Fubuki2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Call Me ChihiroJun Fubuki2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Our Little SisterShinobu OtakeJun Fubuki2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. Kamen RiderMasaki Suda1971 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  36. Why Don't You Play in Hell?Jun Kunimura2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  38. THE DAYSKaoru Kobayashi2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared

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