The Boy and the Heron
Also known as Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka · 君たちはどう生きるか · How Do You Live? · Il ragazzo e l’airone · Chłopiec i czapla
- Year:
- 2023
- Status:
- Completed
- Episodes:
- 1
- Format:
- Movie
- Season:
- Summer 2023
- Studio:
- Studio Ghibli
- Source:
- Original
- Episode length:
- 124 min
- Genres:
- Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural
- AniList score:
- 7.7/10
Synopsis
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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The Boy and the Heron: quick answers
Is The Boy and the Heron finished?
Yes. The Boy and the Heron has finished airing.
Who made The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron was animated by Studio Ghibli, as an original story.
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