Hotarubi no Mori e
One hot summer day a little girl gets lost in an enchanted forest of the mountain god where spirits reside. A young boy appears before her, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear. And so a wondrous adventure awaits...
Critics Sentiment
Gin touches a human boy and begins disappearing forever
Six-year-old Hotaru gets lost in the enchanted forest
The film builds from a somewhat clichéd opening to an emotionally devastating and universally praised climax.
Critics consistently praised the film's emotional depth and beautiful simplicity, with sentiment building steadily through the magical friendship and romantic development. The tragic climax and touching resolution earned universal acclaim for their emotional impact, despite some early concerns about plot conveniences and character development.
Full cast
Izumi Sawada
Hotaru's Mother (voice)
Hayato Taya
Ryouta (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Hotaru Takegawa (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Gin (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Hotaru's Grandfather (voice)
Kanehira Yamamoto
Shadow (voice)
Masanori Machida
Tree Hand (voice)
Mami Uchida
Masked Child (voice)
Hiroki Goto
Lion (voice)
Kumiko Tashiro
Festival Child (voice)
Asami Imai
Masked Child (voice)
Crew
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