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Inu-Oh
Synopsis
The story
Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics. His parents cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, Inu-Oh meets a blind boy named Tomona, a biwa player. As Tomona starts to sing and play, Inu-Oh is amazed to discover he has an incredible ability to dance. The two become inseparable. Tomona and Inu-Oh start sharing their talent with audiences. Their performances quickly gain acclaim and draw crowds. But why is Tomona blind? Why was Inu-Oh born looking like he does? A story about a legendary artist from 14th-century Japan, who defied fate to forge his own destiny. An anime in the form of a rock operetta with spectacular music and dance sequences. Note: The film received an early premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021.
AdventureMusicSupernatural
Episode guide
1 episodes
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01Episode 1Unwatched · AiredAired May 27, 2022Characters & voices
5 credited
Inu-Oh
Main
Tomona
Main
Yoshimitsu Ashikaga
Supporting
Inu-ou no Chichi
Supporting
Tomona no Chichi
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Taiyou MatsumotoOriginal Character Design
Masaaki YuasaDirector
Norio MatsumotoMain Animator
Hirofumi SuzukiKey Animation
Hideyuki Morioka2nd Key Animation
Tokuyuki MatsutakeAnimation DirectorTokuyuki Matsutake2nd Key Animation
Yasuhiro NakuraAnimation DirectorYasuhiro NakuraKey Animation
Nobutake ItouCharacter DesignNobutake ItouAnimation Director
Eriko KimuraSound Director
Yoshimichi KamedaChief Animation DirectorYoshimichi KamedaKey Animation
Takashi MukoudaAnimation DirectorTakashi MukoudaKey Animation
Eun-Yeong ChoiProducer
Atsuko FukushimaAnimation Director
Ayumi Kurashima2nd Key Animation
Naoyuki Asano2nd Key AnimationThemes & motifs
AniList community tags
BandTheme-Arts-Music92%
AnachronismSetting-Time92%
Musical TheaterTheme-Arts-Music92%
Male ProtagonistCast-Main Cast88%
Primarily Male CastCast-Main Cast88%
DancingTheme-Arts-Music86%
Rock MusicTheme-Arts-Music84%
HistoricalSetting-Time82%
DisabilityCast-Traits82%
TragedyTheme-Drama80%
CrossdressingCast-Traits79%
CursesTheme-Fantasy79%
ActingTheme-Arts77%
Time SkipSetting-Time71%
SamuraiCast-Traits60%
DemonsCast-Traits57%
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Completed7,758
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