Combustible (2012)
Original title: 火要鎮
Combustible is a 2012 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, with a running time of 13m. It stars Saori Hayami, Masakazu Morita and Hajime Iijima.
The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.
Quick answers
What is Combustible about?
The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.
When was Combustible released?
Combustible was released on 4 June 2012.
How long is Combustible?
Combustible runs 13m.
Who made Combustible?
Combustible was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Cast
- Saori Hayami as Owaka (voice)
- Masakazu Morita as Matsuyoshi (voice)
- Hajime Iijima as Owaka's Father (voice)
- Kokoa Amano as Owaka (young) (voice)
- Masaaki Emori as Matchmaker (voice)
- Nobutoshi Canna as Head clerk (voice)
- Ruiki Sato as Matsukichi (young) (voice)
- Ryuji Aigase as Sadakichi (voice)
- Tadahisa Saizen as Fireman (voice)
- Taro Ishida as Tsurunosuke (voice)
- Yu Kobayashi as Oume (voice)