Ten years later, Hayao Miyazaki, the brilliant director of some of the most well-known Studio Ghibli pictures, returns with a brand-new masterpiece titled “The Boy and the Heron.” This movie promises an animation that will take your breath away, with stunning visuals and a gripping tale that is all infused with that special Miyazaki touch.
Read on to learn everything there is to know about “The Boy and the Heron“—from its interesting story details to where to watch it and reviews—whether you are a seasoned Studio Ghibli fan or this is your first time watching Japanese animation. Let’s set off on this journey into Miyazaki’s beautiful new world.
The Boy and the Heron: Where to Watch this movie?
The Boy and the Heron on Max will be available in the US and exclusively on Netflix for worldwide streaming. However, no dates have been set for the streaming release.
Advertisement Moreover, while The Boy and the Heron isn’t streaming right now, it will be available for purchase on all major digital platforms starting on June 25, 2024. These platforms include Vudu, Apple TV+, and Prime Video.
What Is the plot of The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is the first feature film directed by the highly famous Hayao Miyazaki in ten years.
The story follows 12-year-old Mahito, who finds adjusting to life in a new town challenging after his mother passes away. But after learning from a talking heron that his mother is still alive, Mahito travels to a different world and enters an abandoned tower to find her. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from Hayao Miyazaki’s mind honoring friendship with themes of creation, death, and life.
Where can we watch The Boy and the Heron trailer?
Here is the sneak peek of The Boy and the Heron trailer:
Who is involved in the cast of The Boy and the Heron?
The Japanese Voice Cast of The Boy and the Heron includes:
- Takuya Kimura as Shoichi Maki
- Jun Kunimura as The Parakeet King
- Yoshino Kimura as Natsuko
- Kaoru Kobayashi as Noble Pelican
- AIMYON as Lady Himi
- Shohei Hino as Granduncle
- Masaki Suda as Gray Heron
- Ko Shibasaki as Kiriko
Who is involved in The Boy and The Heron dub cast?
Following is The Boy and The Heron dub cast;
- Christian Bale as Shoichi Maki
- Dave Bautista as The Parakeet King
- Gemma Chan as Natsuko
- Willem Dafoe as Noble Pelican
- Karen Fukuhara as Lady Himi
- Mark Hamill as Granduncle
- Robert Pattinson as Gray Heron
- Florence Pugh as Kiriko
What are the reviews of The Boy and the Heron?
Fans are loving The Boy and the Heron according to review on Forbes.
Go see The Boy and the Heron at the theater if you enjoy movies like Spirited Away, Ponyo, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, How’s Moving Castle, Totoro, or any of the many other fantastic productions from the Japanese animation studio. It’s an exquisite piece of stunning animation, compelling narrative, and completely surreal enchantment and adventure that has quickly become one of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies.
Moreover, one of the critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes says,
For this beautiful hand-drawn work about his own childhood growing up during a time of war, Japanese manga great Hayao Miyazaki, now eighty-three, came out of retirement. This is the ideal place to present the Oscar for best animated film because Miyazaki’s unmatched talent is evident in every shot.
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Wrap Up!
The Boy and the Heron is Hayao Miyazaki’s triumphant comeback, stunning viewers with its breathtaking images and emotional story. This movie promises to be a magical experience, regardless of your experience with Studio Ghibli or your familiarity with the captivating world of Japanese animation. Stay tuned for The Boy and the Heron streaming date, and don’t miss the chance to own it digitally starting June 25, 2024. Also, check Heartland reviews and enjoy the show with more excitement.