The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata
ハコフグとみなまたの海
Synopsis
Hakofugu (Black spotted boxfish) lacks confidence and always stays alone by the rocks, watching other fish and feeling envious. Then, one day, upon meeting Himetatsu (Korean seahorse), who has lost the way and is said to be from the sea of Minamata, Boxfish's very first adventure begins. This film is based on the picture book "The Boxfish's Wish" (published by Kodansha), written by Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) — a Japanese marine biologist, TV personality, and illustrator.
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Keiko Toda
Hakofugu (Black spotted boxfish)
Amo Yuikawa
Himetatsu (Korean seahorse)
Hikari Ishida
Himetatsu'mother / Bluefin tuna / Japanese sardine
Masafumi Kobatake
Great barracuda /Moray eel / Japanese sardine
Yu Okano
Marbled rockfish / Japanese sardine
Hajime Sugimoto
Himetatsu's father
Sakana-kun
Whale shark
Tomomitsu Yamaguchi
Asian sheepshead wrasse / Japanese sardine
Tsurube Shofukutei
Common octopus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takuya Inaba
- Screenplay & Story
- Takuya Inaba
- Original Score
- Haruna Karasuda
- Original Title
- ハコフグとみなまたの海
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Robot Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takuya Inaba
Takuya Inaba
Haruna Karasuda
Takeshi Wakui, Ken Yanai, Akiko Isobe, Masaaki Kato, Hayato Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Takuya Inaba
Director
Takeshi Wakui
Producer
Ken Yanai
Producer
Akiko Isobe
Producer
Takuya Inaba
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata about?
Hakofugu (Black spotted boxfish) lacks confidence and always stays alone by the rocks, watching other fish and feeling envious. Then, one day, upon meeting Himetatsu (Korean seahorse), who has lost the way and is said to be from the sea of Minamata, Boxfish's very first adventure begins. This film is based on the picture book "The Boxfish's Wish" (published by Kodansha), written by Sakana-kun (Fish Guy) — a Japanese marine biologist, TV personality, and illustrator.
Who directed The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata?
The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata was directed by Takuya Inaba.
Who stars in The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata?
The principal cast of The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata includes Keiko Toda, Amo Yuikawa, Hikari Ishida, Masafumi Kobatake, Yu Okano.
When was The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata released and how long is it?
The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxfish and the Sea of Minamata was composed by Haruna Karasuda.