Belle

"You are no longer alone."

2021 2h 1m JA

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 921

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Synopsis

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Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

“You are no longer alone.”

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Cast

Kaho Nakamura
Suzu Naito / Belle (voice)
Ryo Narita
Shinobu Hisatake (voice)
Shota Sometani
Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice)
Tina Tamashiro
Ruka Watanabe (voice)
Lilas Ikuta
Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice)
Ryoko Moriyama
Yoshitani (voice)
Michiko Shimizu
Kita (voice)
Fuyumi Sakamoto
Okumoto (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Writers: Mamoru Hosoda, Mamoru Hosoda
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, shot by Manabu Kadono. 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 Taisei Iwasaki. 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 Shigeru Nishiyama 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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Kaho Nakamura and Ryo Narita and Shota Sometani carry the top of the cast.

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RUNTIME

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Marketing tagline: "You are no longer alone.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13651628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mamoru Hosoda directs. Manabu Kadono behind the camera. Taisei Iwasaki scores. Shigeru Nishiyama cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, shot by Manabu Kadono. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Taisei Iwasaki. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Shigeru Nishiyama shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kaho Nakamura and Ryo Narita and Shota Sometani carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "You are no longer alone.".
7IMDB entry: tt13651628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "friendship", "abusive father", "love", "slice of life".
9Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Manabu Kadono
Original score: Taisei Iwasaki
Editing: Shigeru Nishiyama
Production design: Anri Jojo
Costume design: Daisuke Iga
Sound: Tadaharu Sato
Runtime: 121 min · 2h 1m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $63,501,160
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Belle (2021)

Awards

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Alunauwie2025-11-11
★ 7/10
Belle reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a tender exploration of identity, pain, and self-acceptance in the digital age. Suzu, a shy girl haunted by trauma, finds freedom through her virtual persona, Belle, whose voice reconnects her to the world she once feared. When she encounters the mysterious Beast, their bond becomes a mirror of their hidden wounds and longing to be understood. Through breathtaking visuals and emotionally charged music, Belle captures the struggle between hiding and healing. In the end, it reminds us that true courage lies not in perfection — but in daring to be seen as we are. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
Joogle832026-07-21
★ 8/10
The Anime Beauty And The Beast RemakeWatched Belle with Actress/Singer Kylie McNeill as Suzu/Belle, Paul Castro Jr. As Kei/Dragon , Bentley Griffin as Tomo/Angel , Jessica DiCicco as Hiro-Chan,Manny Jacinto as Shinobu ,Hunter Schafer as Ruka and Chace Crawford as film is a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast. While not without its flaws, it stands out as a powerful and emotional experience. Kylie McNeill delivers an amazing vocal performance as Suzu/Belle, bringing depth and authenticity to the character. The world of U and its portrayal of pop artists remains highly relevant today, especially in the digital age. Once again, Mamoru Hosoda showcases his talent with visually stunning storytelling. I'm already looking forward to his next feature, Scarlet, due out this winter. 8/10.