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Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

Synopsis: In the heart of a beautiful forest, a humble bamboo cutter named Okina discovers a magical girl hidden in a glowing shoot. Convinced that she is a princess sent from the heavens, Okina and his wife, Ouna, adopt her, naming her Kaguya. As Kaguya grows, her vivacity and beauty charm everyone in the village, where she enjoys herself with the local children. However, Kaguya's simple life drastically changes when Okina finds an unexpected fortune, which leads him to transform her into a true princess in the capital. Thus, Kaguya is suddenly torn from her carefree childhood, plunging into a world of wealth and obligations, while slowly her divine past and the challenges that will arise reveal the complexity of her true identity.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
  • Anime Name in Japanese: かぐや姫の物語
  • Anime Name in English: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
  • Other names: Kaguyahime no Monogatari, Princess Kaguya Story

Production information

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  • Studios: Studio Ghibli

Anime Information

  • Type: Movie
  • Episodes: 1
  • Date: 23-Nov-13
  • Genres: Premiado, Fantasia, Histórico
  • Subjects: Others
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 8.21
  • Popularity: 1041

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari": 

  • "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya" is an animated film directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli, released in 2013.
  • The story of the film is an adaptation of the Japanese folktale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" (Taketori Monogatari), one of the oldest narratives in Japan.
  • The artistic style of the film is notable for its resemblance to traditional Japanese paintings, using soft strokes and a watercolor palette.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Joe Hisaishi, a renowned Japanese composer known for his work on other films from Studio Ghibli, such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away."
  • "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari" was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015.
  • The film took about eight years to complete, demonstrating the dedication and attention to detail of the animators and the director.
Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
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Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

  • Kaguya-hime: A beautiful princess who is found by a bamboo cutter.
  • Me no Warawa
  • Sutemaru: Childhood friend of Kaguya-hime and a member of the group of children who play with her.
  • Ouna
  • Okina: The bamboo cutter who finds Kaguya-hime.
  • Isonokami no Chuunagon
  • Abe no Udaijin
  • Inbe of Akita
  • Sumiyaki no Roujin
  • Kitanokata

Summary and events

  • Okina, a bamboo cutter, finds a baby inside a shining shoot in the forest.
  • He and his wife Ouna adopt the child and name her Kaguya, believing that she is a princess sent from the sky.
  • Kaguya grows rapidly and integrates into the village, living adventures with the other children.
  • Okina discovers a great treasure of gold and decides to transform Kaguya into a real princess.
  • The family moves to a mansion in the capital, distancing Kaguya from her friends and the life she knew.
  • As Kaguya is integrated into royal life, her true origins and purpose begin to emerge.

What happens in the end?

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At the end of "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari," a touching conclusion occurs when Kaguya, the Moon princess, must return to her place of origin, leaving behind those she loves on Earth. Despite the various attempts of the Earth’s inhabitants to stop her, celestial emissaries arrive on a resplendent cloud to take her away. Kaguya, filled with sadness and tears for abandoning her human experiences, including her adoptive parents who raised her with so much love, dons a celestial robe that erases her earthly memories and departs for the Moon. The story concludes with the inhabitants of Earth looking melancholic at the sky, while Kaguya, now serene, disappears into the light, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of separation.

Meaning of Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

かぐや姫の物語
  • かぐや - Name of the protagonist, often associated with "light" or "brightness".
  • 姫 - Princess or lady of high social standing.
  • の - Possessive particle, equivalent to "of" in Portuguese.
  • 物語 - Story or tale.
The name of the anime "かぐや姫の物語" can be translated as "The Tale of Princess Kaguya". It reflects the central narrative in which the protagonist, Kaguya, is a young girl found by a bamboo cutter and raised as a princess. Her journey involves the transition from a simple and joyful life in nature to a life of royalty, marked by challenges and questions about her true origin. The title highlights both the magical character of the protagonist and the fairy tale elements that permeate the plot.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Kaguya-hime no Monogatari has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
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The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Kaguya-hime no Monogatari usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 1041