Miss Hokusai

Name: Miss Hokusai
Director: Keiichi Hara
Genre: Animation, Drama, History
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Anne Watanabe, Kumiko Aso, Gaku Hamada, Kengo Kora, Yutaka Matsushige

2015Dir. Keiichi Hara1h 30m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

Watch the trailer

via YouTube

Runtime1h 30m

Released2015

DirectorKeiichi Hara

About This Movie

Miss Hokusai is a visually striking animated film that dives into the life of O-Ei, the daughter of the famed ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Hokusai. The film captures the atmosphere of Edo period Japan beautifully, with soft, flowing animation that feels almost like a living watercolor. It presents a unique take on the artist's life, showing the struggles of living in her father's shadow while trying to carve her own identity. The pacing is gentle, almost meditative, allowing the viewer to soak in each scene's intricacies. The film balances light moments with heavier themes of ambition and familial relationships, often leaving you with a bittersweet reflection on creativity and legacy.

Runtime: 90 minutes, in Japanese with English subtitlesAnimation style inspired by traditional Japanese artDirector Keiichi Hara known for attention to detailBased on the manga 'Saru Lock' by Hinako Sugiura