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SHIRANUI

Animation · 36m · in cinemas from 20 November

Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Edinburgh

About

A neglected ten-year-old in a 1996 seaside town seeks comfort from a goddess on Benten Island and makes a wish to Shiranui.

In the summer of 1996, ten-year-old Minato lives in a seaside town, withdrawn at home while his alcoholic father neglects him. His comfort comes from Ben-chan, a girl goddess seen on Benten Island. When Minato is due to move into an orphanage and be separated from Ben-chan, he turns to Shiranui with a wish for her. His resentment of his father is growing, and the wish he makes begins to change into something aimed against his father. ano voices Minato, Kana Hanazawa voices Ben-chan and Shin-ichiro Miki voices Masaru.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • anoas Minato (voice)
  • Kana Hanazawaas Ben-chan (voice)
  • Shin-ichiro Mikias Masaru (voice)

Photos: TMDB

Director
Ryo Katanosaka
Written by
Ryo Katanosaka
Countries
Japan
Studios
CoMix Wave Films

Good to know

Running time
36 minutes
Language
Japanese
In UK cinemas
From 20 November 2026

Questions

How long is SHIRANUI?

36 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 56 minutes.

Where can I see SHIRANUI?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is SHIRANUI in?

SHIRANUI is in Japanese. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in SHIRANUI?

ano plays Minato (voice), with Kana Hanazawa and Shin-ichiro Miki.

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