Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise
ペリリュー －楽園のゲルニカ－
Synopsis
In 1944 on Peleliu, Tamaru writes fake heroic tales of Japanese soldiers' deaths to families. In the hell of bombs, hunger, thirst and disease, he bonds with Yoshiki. Together they cling to life in this atrocious war of attrition. Only 34 survive. What do these two young men witness in the madness?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$590K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goro Kuji
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Nishimura, Kazuyoshi Takeda
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- ペリリュー －楽園のゲルニカ－
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $590K
- Production Studios
- Shin-Ei Animation, Fugaku, Toei Company, TV Asahi, Hakusensha, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Nippan Group Holdings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goro Kuji
Junji Nishimura, Kazuyoshi Takeda
Kenji Kawai
Shinichi Igarashi
Toshihiko Kojima
Department Leadership Roster
Junji Nishimura
Screenplay
Kazuyoshi Takeda
Screenplay
Goro Kuji
Director
Shinichi Igarashi
Director of Photography
Toshihiko Kojima
Editor
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Fall 2025
Series Anime Fall 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise about?
In 1944 on Peleliu, Tamaru writes fake heroic tales of Japanese soldiers' deaths to families. In the hell of bombs, hunger, thirst and disease, he bonds with Yoshiki. Together they cling to life in this atrocious war of attrition. Only 34 survive. What do these two young men witness in the madness?
Who directed Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise?
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise was directed by Goro Kuji.
Who stars in Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise?
The principal cast of Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise includes Rihito Itagaki, Tomoya Nakamura, Hirosato Amano, Yuta Fujii, Eiji Mikami.
When was Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise released and how long is it?
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise make at the box office?
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise grossed $590K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise was composed by Kenji Kawai.
Is Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise based on a book or true story?
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kazuyoshi Takeda".