Library Wars
図書館戦争
“I want to protect books just like the one I admire”
Synopsis
Set in the year 2019 in Japan. In order to crack down on free expression, a new law is passed, which allows for the government to create an armed force to find and destroy objectionable printed material. Meanwhile, to oppose this oppressive crackdown, the Library Force is created. The Library force, including instructor Atsushi Dojo and Iku Kasahara, work to protect the libraries. A fierce battle then ensues between these two groups.
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Library Wars Official Trailer #1 2013 Sato Shinsuke Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinsuke Sato
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiko Nogi
- Original Score
- Yu Takami
- Original Title
- 図書館戦争
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- TBS, WOWOW FILMS, Hokkaido Broadcasting, TOHO, MBS, WOWOW, CBC, Sedic International, J Storm, KADOKAWA Shoten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinsuke Sato
Akiko Nogi, Hiro Arikawa
Yu Takami
Taro Kawazu
Tsuyoshi Imai
Kazuya Hamana, Tamako Tsujimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Shinsuke Sato
Director
Akiko Nogi
Screenplay
Kensuke Sonomura
Stunt Coordinator
Yu Takami
Original Music Composer
Tamako Tsujimoto
Producer
Taro Kawazu
Director of Photography
Iwao Saitô
Production Design
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Library Wars
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What is Library Wars about?
Set in the year 2019 in Japan. In order to crack down on free expression, a new law is passed, which allows for the government to create an armed force to find and destroy objectionable printed material. Meanwhile, to oppose this oppressive crackdown, the Library Force is created. The Library force, including instructor Atsushi Dojo and Iku Kasahara, work to protect the libraries. A fierce battle then ensues between these two groups.
Who directed Library Wars?
Library Wars was directed by Shinsuke Sato.
Who stars in Library Wars?
The principal cast of Library Wars includes Junichi Okada, Nana Eikura, Chiaki Kuriyama, Kei Tanaka, Sota Fukushi.
When was Library Wars released and how long is it?
Library Wars was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Library Wars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Library Wars was composed by Yu Takami.
Is Library Wars based on a book or true story?
Library Wars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hiro Arikawa".