NiNoKuni

"Choose your life"

2019 1h 46m JA

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 283

AnimationActionAdventureFamilyFantasyRomance

Synopsis

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Adapted from the video game series of the same name, NiNoKuni follows high school peers Yuu and Haru who must travel between two separate yet parallel worlds to help save their childhood friend, Kotona, whose life is in danger. In this magical quest complicated by love, the three teens will be tasked with making the ultimate choice.

“Choose your life”

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Cast

Kento Yamazaki
Yuu (voice)
Mackenyu
Haru (voice)
Mei Nagano
Asha / Kotona (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Balton (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Danpa (voice)
Masatô Ibu
Flander-ou (voice)
Kenjiro Tsuda
Gabalas (voice)
Tsuyoshi Muro
Ojiisan (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yoshiyuki Momose
Writers: Kenichi Nishida, Jun Owada, Shinji Ushiro
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, shot by Ryou Kujirai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joe Hisaishi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Masashi Nogawa 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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Kento Yamazaki and Mackenyu and Mei Nagano carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Choose your life".

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IMDB entry: tt9760504 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yoshiyuki Momose directs. Ryou Kujirai behind the camera. Joe Hisaishi scores. Masashi Nogawa cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, shot by Ryou Kujirai. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joe Hisaishi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Masashi Nogawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kento Yamazaki and Mackenyu and Mei Nagano carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Choose your life".
7IMDB entry: tt9760504 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 23 themes, including "princess", "friendship", "magic", "kingdom".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ryou Kujirai
Original score: Joe Hisaishi
Editing: Masashi Nogawa
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.78:1 (16:9)
Status: Released
Box office: $2,858,846
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: NiNoKuni (2019)

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Alunauwie2025-08-31
★ 7/10
Ni No Kuni is a film inspired by the game series created by Akihiro Hino and Level 5, continuing the story after Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. The movie retains several game elements and shares a visual tone reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, partly due to the involvement of Ghibli animator Yoshiyuki Momose as director. While the story about parallel worlds is intriguing and logically presented, its execution feels somewhat shallow, leaving many parts underdeveloped. The film builds a solid foundation by introducing its characters and their connections clearly, with conflict arising from Kotona’s peril and differing viewpoints between the protagonists. Action scenes, including battles and war sequences, provide excitement, but the animation quality is inconsistent, especially during large-scale fights, which slightly disrupts the overall visual harmony. Some character expressions also lack emotional depth, weakening the impact of tense moments and dialogue delivery. On the positive side, music and sound effects help enhance the storytelling, and voice actors like Mamoru Miyano add life to their characters. However, some key story elements remain vague or unexplored, such as the true identity of Yu and his family background, which could have deepened the narrative. Overall, Ni No Kuni is an engaging film for mature viewers but may not be suitable for young children due to its heavier themes. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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