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Genbanojō (2017)

In a cone-shaped land named Kikyōgahara in Shin Province, there lives a girl named Hana. She is a gentle girl, who always thinks of her family, in particular her great-grandmother Chiyo, whom she affectionately calls "Granny." One day, a traveling entertainment troupe named the Natsugawa Genzaemon Troupe happens by, and the villagers welcome them warmly. Upon finishing their performance and receiving their acclaim, the troupe's leader spots Hana with some "oyaki," his favorite food, and transforms into a fox in his excitement. It turns out that the leader Genbanojō, and his companions O-Natsu and Shinzaemon, are all foxes who have taken on human forms. Genbanojō hastily negotiates with Hana, telling her that in exchange for keeping their secret, he will grant her one wish. She answers, "I want to let my Granny see the cherry blossoms."

  • Animation

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Katsuyuki KonishiKatsuyuki KonishiGenbanojou (voice)
  • Photo of Rina SatoRina SatoOnatsu (voice)
  • Photo of Natsuki HanaeNatsuki HanaeShinzaemon (voice)
  • Photo of Runa TamanoRuna TamanoHana (voice)
  • Photo of Reiko SuzukiReiko SuzukiChiyo (voice)
  • Photo of Keiichi SonobeKeiichi SonobeGonzo (voice)
  • Photo of Megumi TanoMegumi TanoTaro (voice)
  • Photo of Uko TachibanaUko TachibanaJiro (voice)
  • Photo of Ryo HirohashiRyo HirohashiSaburo (voice)
  • Photo of Tsuyoshi KoyamaTsuyoshi KoyamaHeisuke / Engineer (voice)

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