'Child of Kamiari': 5 things you need to know about the Netflix animated movie
When it comes to Japanese animation films, stunning visuals, gripping storylines, and soulful soundtracks are almost a given. So if you've been looking for an exciting animated movie to check out, 'Child of Kamiari' should be on your list. With a trailer reminiscent of films like 'Spirited Away' and 'Weathering with You', 'Child of Kamiari' tells the story of a young girl embarking on the journey of a lifetime, as she makes her way to Izumo, the land of the gods.
Looking for other anime classics to binge-watch on Netflix? You might want to consider titles like 'Eden', 'Yasuke', 'Record of Ragnorok' and 'Seven Deadly Sins'.
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When does 'Child of Kamiari' release, and where can you watch it
'Child of Kamiari' also known as 'Kamiari no Kodomo', premieres on February 8, 2022, only on Netflix.
Who stars in the 'Child of Kamiari' series
Aju Makita
Aju Makita is an actress. She was born on August 7, 2002 in Kanagawa, Japan. Her works include 'DIVOC-12', 'K2: Dodgy Badge Brothers', 'True Mothers', '#HandoZenryoku', 'Junichi', 'Ichigo no uta', 'Crescent Moon', 'Transparent Cradle', 'Shino Cannot Say Her Own Name', 'The Cat in Their Arms', 'Shoplifters', 'The Third Murder', 'Eclat', 'Mi o Tsukushi ryôrichô', 'Gonenme no hitori', 'Sleepeeer Hit!' and 'After the Storm'. In 'Child of Kaimari', she voices the character of Kanna.
The cast also includes Maaya Sakamoto as Shiro, Miyu Irino as Yato, Riko Nagase as Miki, Chafurin as Kotoshironushi, Wataru Takagi as Ryūjin, Ko Shibasaki as Yayoi Hayama, Arata Iura as Norimasa Hayama and Akira Kamiya as Ōkuninushi.
What is 'Child of Kamiari' all about
As per the synopsis of the movie -- "A year after losing her mother, a little girl learns that she must journey across Japan to the annual gathering of gods in the sacred land of Izumo."
Director
Takana Shirai
Takana Shirai is an animator and a director. He has worked on projects such as 'Children of the Sea' ,'MFKZ' ,'Mob Psycho 100' ,'Harmony' ,'The Tale of The Princess Kaguya', 'Sonny Boy & Dewdrop Girl', 'Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox' and 'Wolf Children'.
The movie is produced by Liden Films. The script was written by Tetsurō Takita, Ryūta Miyake, and Toshinari Shinoe.
Trailer
You can watch the trailer for 'Child of Kamiari' here: