The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

About

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Credits

Directed by

• Isao Takahata

Written by

• Riko Sakaguchi
• Isao Takahata

Produced by

• Yoshiaki Nishimura
• Seiichiro Ujiie

Music by

• Joe Hisaishi

Cinematography

• Keisuke Nakamura

Edited by

• Toshihiko Kojima

Cast

• Aki Asakuraas The Princess Kaguya (voice)
• Takeo Chiias Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
• Nobuko Miyamotoas Ōna / Narrator (voice)
• Kengo Koraas Sutemaru (voice)
• Atsuko Takahataas Lady Sagami (voice)
• Tomoko Tabataas Menowarawa (voice)
• Shinosuke Tatekawaas Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)
• Takaya Kamikawaas Prince Ishitsukuri (voice)
• Hikaru Ijūinas Minister of the Right Abe (voice)
• Ryudo Uzakias Grand Counselor Otomo (voice)
• Shichinosuke Nakamuraas The Emperor (voice)
• Isao Hashizumeas Prince Kuramochi (voice)
• Tatsuya Nakadaias Charcoal-maker Old Man (voice)
• Yukiji Asaokaas Kita no kata (voice)
• Tamaki Kojoas Middle Counselor Isonokami (voice)
• Yuji Miyakeas Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
• Mirai Uchidaas Young Kaguya (voice)
• Hiroyuki Yamamotoas Aristocrat (voice)

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