Pom Poko
平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ
“A fantastic tale of survival.”
Synopsis
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
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Ghibli Fest 2024 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31
Top Cast
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Makoto Nonomura
Shoukichi (voice)
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Old Fireball / Oroku (voice)
Shigeru Izumiya
Gonta (voice)
Norihei Miki
Seizaemon (voice)
Yuriko Ishida
Kiyo (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Sasuke (voice)
Yumi Ichihara
Koharu (voice)
Akira Kamiya
Tamasaburo (voice)
Takehiro Murata
Bunta (voice)
Gannosuke Ashiya
Inugami Gyobu (voice)
Yanagiya Kosan
Tsurukame (voice)
Shinchou Kokontei
Narrator (voice)
Bunshi Katsura VI
Yashimano Hage (voice)
Beichou Katsura
Kincho Daimyojin VI (voice)
Akira Fukuzawa
Ryutarou (voice)
Hayashiya Shōzō IX
Ponkichi (voice)
Shiho Nagai
Hanako (voice)
Osamu Kato
Mr. Hayashi (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Film by the Sea Fillm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 16, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Takahata
- Original Score
- Manto Watanobe, Shang Shang Typhoon
- Original Title
- 平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.7M
- Production Studios
- Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata
Manto Watanobe, Shang Shang Typhoon
Atsushi Okui
Takeshi Seyama
Toshio Suzuki, Hayao Miyazaki, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Ritsuo Isobe, Seiichiro Ujiie
Department Leadership Roster
Isao Takahata
Director
Toshio Suzuki
Producer
Takeshi Seyama
Editor
Isao Takahata
Writer
Atsushi Okui
Director of Photography
Manto Watanobe
Original Music Composer
Shang Shang Typhoon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pom Poko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pom Poko about?
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Who directed Pom Poko?
Pom Poko was directed by Isao Takahata.
Who stars in Pom Poko?
The principal cast of Pom Poko includes Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki, Yuriko Ishida.
When was Pom Poko released and how long is it?
Pom Poko was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Pom Poko make at the box office?
Pom Poko grossed $43.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pom Poko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pom Poko was composed by Manto Watanobe, Shang Shang Typhoon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pom Poko?
Pom Poko holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).