Ryoukan-san
良寛さん
Synopsis
An animated motion picture about a real-life Buddhist monk and renowned poet, Ryoukan who lived in 18th century Japan, during the Edo Period. Though born to a wealthy family in Izumozaki, Ryoukan chooses to abandon the easy life he would have inherited in order to understand the true meaning of life through the teachings of Buddhism. From his early adulthood, he undergoes a series of harsh training that demands a solitary and meager lifestyle. Throughout it all, he remains an extremely modest and humble person, a true humanitarian who accepts every individual for who they are while rejecting all worldly fame and wealth. Ryoukan found true peace in life through nature and spending time with children. His pure mind and affable personality have captivated many, and his legacy and the wisdom of his teachings live on today.
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【東建コーポレーション】感動長編アニメ「良寛さん」 YouTube動画
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masami Anno
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshirou Tanikawa
- Original Score
- Kei Ogura, Ryo Kunihiko
- Original Title
- 良寛さん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Pierrot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masami Anno
Toshirou Tanikawa
Kei Ogura, Ryo Kunihiko
Department Leadership Roster
Masami Anno
Director
Toshirou Tanikawa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryoukan-san
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What is Ryoukan-san about?
An animated motion picture about a real-life Buddhist monk and renowned poet, Ryoukan who lived in 18th century Japan, during the Edo Period. Though born to a wealthy family in Izumozaki, Ryoukan chooses to abandon the easy life he would have inherited in order to understand the true meaning of life through the teachings of Buddhism. From his early adulthood, he undergoes a series of harsh training that demands a solitary and meager lifestyle. Throughout it all, he remains an extremely modest and humble person, a true humanitarian who accepts every individual for who they are while rejecting all worldly fame and wealth. Ryoukan found true peace in life through nature and spending time with children. His pure mind and affable personality have captivated many, and his legacy and the wisdom of his teachings live on today.
Who directed Ryoukan-san?
Ryoukan-san was directed by Masami Anno.
Who stars in Ryoukan-san?
The principal cast of Ryoukan-san includes Bunta Sugawara, Man Arai, Sachiko Kobayashi, Ikuo Hirayama, Vanilla Yamazaki.
When was Ryoukan-san released and how long is it?
Ryoukan-san was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ryoukan-san?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ryoukan-san was composed by Kei Ogura, Ryo Kunihiko.