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Inu-Oh

Original title: Inu-Ô
  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.9K
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Inu-Oh (2021)
A fictionalized depiction of the life of Inu-oh, a 14th-century Japanese performer of music drama at the time of its transition from the folk art of sarugaku into the formalized traditions of Noh and kyôgen.
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A cursed dancer and a musician stun society with electrifying concerts in this animated rock opera.A cursed dancer and a musician stun society with electrifying concerts in this animated rock opera.A cursed dancer and a musician stun society with electrifying concerts in this animated rock opera.

  • Directors
    • Fûga Yamashiro
    • Masaaki Yuasa
  • Writers
    • Hideo Furukawa
    • Akiko Nogi
  • Stars
    • Avu-chan
    • Mirai Moriyama
    • Tasuku Emoto
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Fûga Yamashiro
      • Masaaki Yuasa
    • Writers
      • Hideo Furukawa
      • Akiko Nogi
    • Stars
      • Avu-chan
      • Mirai Moriyama
      • Tasuku Emoto
    • 10User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Top cast18

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    Avu-chan
    • Inu-ô
    • (voice)
    Mirai Moriyama
    • Tomona
    • (voice)
    Tasuku Emoto
    Tasuku Emoto
    • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
    • (voice)
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    • Inu-ô no chichi
    • (voice)
    • (as Kenjirô Tsuda)
    Yutaka Matsushige
    Yutaka Matsushige
    • Tomona no chichi
    • (voice)
    Joshua Waters
    • Inu-Oh
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sena Bryer
    Sena Bryer
    • Tomona
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Cory Yee
    Cory Yee
    • Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jason Marnocha
    Jason Marnocha
    • Inu-oh's Father
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Keythe Farley
    • Tomona's Father
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Holden Thomas
    Holden Thomas
    • Inu-Oh (Teen)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Leon
    Jonathan Leon
    • Tomona (Teen)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Carter Young
    Carter Young
    • Tomona (Child)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Max Lamberg
    Max Lamberg
    • Fujiwaka
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Anjali Kunapaneni
    Anjali Kunapaneni
    • Additional Voices
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Rene Mujica
    Rene Mujica
    • Taniichi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Hao Tang
      Keone Young
      Keone Young
      • Teichii
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • Directors
        • Fûga Yamashiro
        • Masaaki Yuasa
      • Writers
        • Hideo Furukawa
        • Akiko Nogi
      • All cast & crew
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      • Trivia
        Masaaki Yuasa took the music of bands Foreigner, Queen and Deep Purple as a huge inspiration for this movie's music.
      • Quotes

        Inu-ô: Everything is fiction.

      • Connections
        Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Awards are Approaching (2022)

      User reviews10

      Featured review
      5/10

      Brilliant Animation, Lackluster Narrative

      Absolutely amazing animation. Unfortunately, the story lacks cohesion across the entire film, along with any strong points to the events portrayed. The music scenes were a great highlight alongside the visually brilliant set pieces. But Inu-Oh's singing was laughably bad (particularly his vibrato). The ending also leaves a lot to desire as well.

      I'd recommend this to anyone into unique presentations and doesn't mind a story without a clear point to the overall narrative. Fans of animation will find something to enjoy here. Especially with Inu-Oh's masterful work, artistry, and technical precision. It's definitely cool to observe on a big screen.
      • TimelessCinema
      • Aug 14, 2022
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      • Release date
        • August 12, 2022 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • Japan
        • United States
      • Official sites
        • Asmik Ace (Japan)
        • GKIDS (United States)
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • Dog King
      • Production companies
        • Asmik Ace
        • Aniplex
        • Science SARU
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $351,558
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $191,004
        • Aug 14, 2022
      • Gross worldwide
        • $484,127
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 38 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.39 : 1

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