Sakura Capsule

2014 0h 41m JA

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

AnimationDrama

Synopsis

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In the suburbs of Tokyo, a group of six girls have played together at the park since they were little, but eventually have to switch schools. Before they leave, they plan to make a time capsule, but are unable to do so. The story follows the girls four years later as they meet again.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kanae Itou
Iku Amakumo (voice)
Kimiyo Rikutsu
Yuuka Shiroishi (voice)
Yurina Takahashi
Nagisa Takada (voice)
Ayaka Okamoto
Kotone Oosu (voice)
Nozomi
Mahiru Aki (voice)
Sayumi Sebori
Akari Oosumi (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akiyo Ohashi
Writers: Akiyo Ohashi, Kei Fujita
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Akiyo Ohashi, shot by Tomoko Minobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Masaki Sakamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kanae Itou and Kimiyo Rikutsu and Yurina Takahashi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Akiyo Ohashi directs. Tomoko Minobe behind the camera. Masaki Sakamoto cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Akiyo Ohashi, shot by Tomoko Minobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Masaki Sakamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kanae Itou and Kimiyo Rikutsu and Yurina Takahashi carry the top of the cast.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.