★ 8.6 Movie
Spirited Away
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… Read more
Storyline
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.” (Source: Letterboxd)
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Mahito Maki
Main
VA: Souma Santoki
Aosagi
Main
VA: Masaki Suda
Warawara
Supporting
VA: Karen Takizawa
Himi
Supporting
VA: AIMYON
Kiriko
Supporting
VA: Kou Shibasaki
Rou Pelican
Supporting
VA: Kaoru Kobayashi
Natsuko
Supporting
VA: Yoshino Kimura
Inko Daiou
Supporting
VA: Jun Kunimura
Shouichi
Supporting
VA: Takuya Kimura
Oooji
Supporting
VA: Shouhei Hino
Aiko
Supporting
VA: Shinobu Ootake
Izumi
Supporting
VA: Keiko Takeshita Similar Anime
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron in India?
The Boy and the Heron is available in India on Netflix, Apple TV Store. Availability can differ by season and changes over time.
How many episodes does The Boy and the Heron have?
The Boy and the Heron has 1 episodes.
Which studio made The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is produced by Studio Ghibli.
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