Genbanojō
Originally released in 2017. Genbanojō is a animation film. directed by Takumi Doyama. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Katsuyuki Konishi, Rina Sato, and Natsuki Hanae
Synopsis
In a cone-shaped land named Kikyōgahara in Shin Province, there lives a girl named Hana. She is a gentle girl, who always thinks of her family, in particular her great-grandmother Chiyo, whom she affectionately calls "Granny." One day, a traveling entertainment troupe named the Natsugawa Genzaemon Troupe happens by, and the villagers welcome them warmly. Upon finishing their performance and receiving their acclaim, the troupe's leader spots Hana with some "oyaki," his favorite food, and transforms into a fox in his excitement. It turns out that the leader Genbanojō, and his companions O-Natsu and Shinzaemon, are all foxes who have taken on human forms. Genbanojō hastily negotiates with Hana, telling her that in exchange for keeping their secret, he will grant her one wish. She answers, "I want to let my Granny see the cherry blossoms."
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Katsuyuki Konishi
as Genbanojou (voice)
Rina Sato
as Onatsu (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
as Shinzaemon (voice)
Runa Tamano
as Hana (voice)
Reiko Suzuki
as Chiyo (voice)
Keiichi Sonobe
as Gonzo (voice)
Megumi Tano
as Taro (voice)
Uko Tachibana
as Jiro (voice)
Ryo Hirohashi
as Saburo (voice)
Tsuyoshi Koyama
as Heisuke / Engineer (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nippon Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genbanojō about?
In a cone-shaped land named Kikyōgahara in Shin Province, there lives a girl named Hana. She is a gentle girl, who always thinks of her family, in particular her great-grandmother Chiyo, whom she ...
Who directed Genbanojō?
Genbanojō was directed by Takumi Doyama.
How long is Genbanojō?
Genbanojō has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Genbanojō released?
Genbanojō was released on April 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genbanojō?
The main cast of Genbanojō includes Katsuyuki Konishi, Rina Sato, Natsuki Hanae, Runa Tamano, Reiko Suzuki.