Rainbow Fireflies
虹色ほたる 〜永遠の夏休み〜
Synopsis
One year ago, Yūta lost his father in a car crash. Now in the 6th grade, Yūta goes to catch beetles in a dam near a mountain, a place he often went with his father. There, Yūta meets a strange old man, and while walking in heavy rainfall, slips and blacks out. When Yūta awakes, he sees a child, Saeko, who shows him a village from the past. A precious summer vacation for Yūta begins.
Top Cast
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Akashi Takei
Yūta Otabe (voice)
Ayumi Kimura
Saeko Okuyama (voice)
Taro Ishida
Hotaru Jii (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Aotengu (voice)
Ikuko Tani
Obā-chan (voice)
Yuuki Yagi
Kazuya Nakai
Kenzō – Adult (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Saeko – Adult (voice)
Masahiko Tanaka
Saeko's Father (voice)
Yutaro Honjo
Shintarō (voice)
Yuuki Yagi
Yoshizawa (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konosuke Uda
- Screenplay & Story
- Kei Kunii
- Original Score
- Masataka Matsutōya
- Original Title
- 虹色ほたる 〜永遠の夏休み〜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konosuke Uda
Kei Kunii
Masataka Matsutōya
Masao Onuki
Shinichi Fukumitsu
Department Leadership Roster
Konosuke Uda
Director
Masataka Matsutōya
Original Music Composer
Kei Kunii
Screenplay
Masao Onuki
Director of Photography
Shinichi Fukumitsu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rainbow Fireflies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Fireflies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rainbow Fireflies about?
One year ago, Yūta lost his father in a car crash. Now in the 6th grade, Yūta goes to catch beetles in a dam near a mountain, a place he often went with his father. There, Yūta meets a strange old man, and while walking in heavy rainfall, slips and blacks out. When Yūta awakes, he sees a child, Saeko, who shows him a village from the past. A precious summer vacation for Yūta begins.
Who directed Rainbow Fireflies?
Rainbow Fireflies was directed by Konosuke Uda.
Who stars in Rainbow Fireflies?
The principal cast of Rainbow Fireflies includes Akashi Takei, Ayumi Kimura, Taro Ishida, Chikao Ohtsuka, Ikuko Tani.
When was Rainbow Fireflies released and how long is it?
Rainbow Fireflies was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Rainbow Fireflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rainbow Fireflies was composed by Masataka Matsutōya.