Miss Hokusai (2015)

Name: Miss Hokusai
Genre: Animation, Drama, History
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Anne Watanabe, Kumiko Aso, Gaku Hamada, Kengo Kora, Yutaka Matsushige

1h 30m Japan

Animation Drama History

Plot

Eshi, the talented daughter of renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, struggles to carve out her own identity amidst her father's towering legacy. As she faces societal expectations and personal challenges, Eshi's artistic aspirations drive her to create striking works that reflect her unique vision. Throughout her journey, she grapples with the complexities of family relationships and the weight of artistic ambition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Japan, her quest for recognition reveals both the struggles and triumphs of a woman seeking to define herself as an artist in her own right.

Cast

Anne Watanabe Kumiko Aso Gaku Hamada Kengo Kora Yutaka Matsushige Jun Miho Shion Shimizu Danshun Tatekawa Michitaka Tsutsui Miyu Irino Keiji Fujiwara Akiko Yajima Ayako Takeuchi