Bubble

"Is she a calamity or a blessing?"

2022 1h 41m JA

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 498

AnimationAdventureScience FictionFantasy

Synopsis

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In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.

“Is she a calamity or a blessing?”

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Cast

Jun Shison
Hibiki (voice)
Riria.
Uta (voice)
Alice Hirose
Makoto (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Shin (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Kai (voice)
Tasuku Hatanaka
Denki Ninja Leader (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Usagi (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Isozaki (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tetsuro Araki
Writers: Renji Oki, Naoko Sato, Yumi Kamakura
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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2 / 8

CAST

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221+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jun Shison and Riria. and Alice Hirose carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Is she a calamity or a blessing?".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16360006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tetsuro Araki directs. Kazuhiro Yamada behind the camera. Hiroyuki Sawano scores. Aya Hida cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2221+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
3Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Aya Hida shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jun Shison and Riria. and Alice Hirose carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Is she a calamity or a blessing?".
8IMDB entry: tt16360006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "adolescence", "parkour", "romance", "disaster".

The technical file

Cinematography: Kazuhiro Yamada
Original score: Hiroyuki Sawano
Editing: Aya Hida
Costume design: Aiko Minowa
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Bubble (2022)

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Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 8/10
Bubble offers breathtaking visuals and fluid animation enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack, making it a treat for the senses. While the story is easy to follow, its emotional depth suffers due to underdeveloped backstory and unclear world-building. Despite its narrative flaws, the film remains enjoyable and visually captivating. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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