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Hotarubi no Mori e (2011)

8.3/10 ยท 1,242 votes 0h 45m g FantasyRomanceAnimation

#2 of 249 films from 2011 #18 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Takahiro Omori ยท Written by Takahiro Omori

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Overview

One hot summer day a little girl gets lost in an enchanted forest of the mountain god where spirits reside. A young boy appears before her, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear. And so a wondrous adventure awaits...

Cast

Izumi Sawadaas Hotaru's Mother (voice)
Hayato Tayaas Ryouta (voice)
Ayane Sakuraas Hotaru Takegawa (voice)
Koki Uchiyamaas Gin (voice)
Shinpachi Tsujias Hotaru's Grandfather (voice)
Kanehira Yamamotoas Shadow (voice)
Masanori Machidaas Tree Hand (voice)
Mami Uchidaas Masked Child (voice)
Hiroki Gotoas Lion (voice)
Kumiko Tashiroas Festival Child (voice)
Asami Imaias Masked Child (voice)

Facts

Release dateSeptember 17, 2011
Runtime45 min (0h 45m) โ€” shorter as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Animation
Original title่›็ซใฎๆœใธ
LanguageJA
IMDbtt2061702

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Questions

How long is Hotarubi no Mori e?
Hotarubi no Mori e runs 45 minutes (0h 45m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Hotarubi no Mori e worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 1,242 votes, which places it #2 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 100%) and #18 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Hotarubi no Mori e?
Hotarubi no Mori e was directed by Takahiro Omori.
Who stars in Hotarubi no Mori e?
Izumi Sawada as Hotaru's Mother (voice); Hayato Taya as Ryouta (voice); Ayane Sakura as Hotaru Takegawa (voice); Koki Uchiyama as Gin (voice); Shinpachi Tsuji as Hotaru's Grandfather (voice); Kanehira Yamamoto as Shadow (voice).
What is Hotarubi no Mori e rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hotarubi no Mori e?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86721.

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