The Case of Hana & Alice
花とアリス殺人事件
“Don't step on the fish in the pool.”
Synopsis
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Case of Hana & Alice [Official Trailer, GKIDS] Out on Blu-Ray™ and Digital on September 17!Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-17
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Yu Aoi
Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa (voice)
Anne Suzuki
Hana Arai (voice)
Ryo Katsuji
Koutarou Yuda (voice)
Haru Kuroki
Satomi Ogino (voice)
Tae Kimura
Yuki Tsutsumi (voice)
Sei Hiraizumi
Kenji Kuroyanagi (voice)
Shoko Aida
Kayo Arisugawa (voice)
Ranran Suzuki
Mutsumi Mutsu (voice)
Tomohiro Kaku
Teacher Asanaga (voice)
Midoriko Kimura
Tomomi Arai (voice)
Arisa Doi
(voice)
Eiko
(voice)
Aki Hamanaka
(voice)
Hiromichi Haradav
(voice)
Kiri Harada
(voice)
Hayashi Yudai
(voice)
Nobuyoshi Hisamatsu
(voice)
Manabu Hosoi
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunji Iwai
- Screenplay & Story
- Shunji Iwai
- Original Score
- Shunji Iwai
- Original Title
- 花とアリス殺人事件
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Steve N'Steven, CoMix Wave Films, Production I.G
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Chigi Kanbe
Shunji Iwai
Naoki Iwasa, Shunji Iwai, Tomohiko Ishii, Daisuke Kadoya, Nozomu Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Shunji Iwai
Editor
Shunji Iwai
Writer
Shunji Iwai
Director
Naoki Iwasa
Producer
Shunji Iwai
Producer
Tomohiko Ishii
Producer
Akira Mizuno
Producer
Shunji Iwai
Original Music Composer
Chigi Kanbe
Director of Photography
Seiji Okuda
Producer
水野昌
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Case of Hana & Alice about?
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
Who directed The Case of Hana & Alice?
The Case of Hana & Alice was directed by Shunji Iwai.
Who stars in The Case of Hana & Alice?
The principal cast of The Case of Hana & Alice includes Yu Aoi, Anne Suzuki, Ryo Katsuji, Haru Kuroki, Tae Kimura.
When was The Case of Hana & Alice released and how long is it?
The Case of Hana & Alice was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of Hana & Alice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of Hana & Alice was composed by Shunji Iwai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of Hana & Alice?
The Case of Hana & Alice holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).