The Colors Within
きみの色
Synopsis
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections.
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Official English TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-04
Top Cast
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Sayu Suzukawa
Totsuko Higurashi (voice)
Akari Takaishi
Kimi Sakunaga (voice)
Taisei Kido
Rui Kagehira (voice)
Yui Aragaki
Sister Hiyoko (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Shiho Nanakubo (voice)
Yasuko
Saku Momochi (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Sumika Yatsushika (voice)
Keiko Toda
Kimi's Grandmother (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysJapannual Japanese Film Festival Vienna
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 27, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoko Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Reiko Yoshida
- Original Score
- Kensuke Ushio, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Claude Debussy, Adolphe Adam, Karl Hyde, Franz Schubert
- Original Title
- きみの色
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Story, Science SARU, TOHO, Lawson, jeki
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoko Yamada
Reiko Yoshida
Kensuke Ushio, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Claude Debussy, Adolphe Adam, Karl Hyde, Franz Schubert
Yoshimitsu Tomita
Kiyoshi Hirose
Genki Kawamura, Wakana Okamura, Choi Eun-young, Yoshihiro Furusawa, Kohei Sakita
Department Leadership Roster
Naoko Yamada
Director
Kensuke Ushio
Original Music Composer
Reiko Yoshida
Screenplay
Genki Kawamura
Producer
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
Wakana Okamura
Producer
Kohei Sakita
Producer
Yoshimitsu Tomita
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colors Within
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Colors Within about?
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections.
Who directed The Colors Within?
The Colors Within was directed by Naoko Yamada.
Who stars in The Colors Within?
The principal cast of The Colors Within includes Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido, Yui Aragaki, Aoi Yuuki.
When was The Colors Within released and how long is it?
The Colors Within was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Colors Within make at the box office?
The Colors Within grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Colors Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colors Within was composed by Kensuke Ushio, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Claude Debussy, Adolphe Adam, Karl Hyde, Franz Schubert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colors Within?
The Colors Within holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).