The Boy and the Beast (2015)

Name: The Boy and the Beast
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 2015
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky

1h 59m Japan

Action Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy

Plot

Kyuta, a young boy from Shibuya, unexpectedly ventures into Jutengai, a fantastical realm inhabited by creatures. Lost and searching for a way home, he encounters Kumatetsu, a solitary beast yearning for companionship. Their chance meeting sparks an unlikely bond, with Kumatetsu serving as Kyuta's mentor and protector. As they navigate challenges together, the duo embarks on a series of thrilling adventures, learning valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and personal growth along the way.

Cast

Koji Yakusho Aoi Miyazaki Shota Sometani Suzu Hirose Lily Franky Yo Oizumi Kazuhiro Yamaji Mamoru Miyano Kappei Yamaguchi Haru Kuroki Momoka Ohno Sumire Morohoshi Keishi Nagatsuka Kumiko Aso Masahiko Tsugawa