Belle (2021)
Original title: 竜とそばかすの姫
Belle is a 2021 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Mamoru Hosoda, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita and Shota Sometani.
Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.
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What is Belle about?
Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.
When was Belle released?
Belle was released on 16 July 2021.
How long is Belle?
Belle runs 2h 1m.
Who made Belle?
Belle was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Where can I watch Belle?
Belle is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Belle
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Kaho Nakamura as Suzu Naito / Belle (voice)
- Ryo Narita as Shinobu Hisatake (voice)
- Shota Sometani as Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice)
- Tina Tamashiro as Ruka Watanabe (voice)
- Lilas Ikuta as Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice)
- Ryoko Moriyama as Yoshitani (voice)
- Michiko Shimizu as Kita (voice)
- Fuyumi Sakamoto as Okumoto (voice)
- Yoshimi Iwasaki as Nakai (voice)
- Sachiyo Nakao as Hatanaka (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Justin (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Muitaro Hitokawa / Guttokoraemaru (voice)
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