Pipi the Flightless Firefly
PIPI ピピ とべないホタル
Synopsis
Pipi, a firefly with curled wings who cannot fly, spends his days being bullied by the violent Shou and the selfish Mimi. However, after a certain incident, he becomes friends with the other fireflies. "I wasn't alone..." Pippi rejoices. However, their joy is short-lived as they are suddenly struck by a violent storm. Pipi and her friends set out in search of a safe place to live. What will become of them...?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichi Nakada
- Screenplay & Story
- Akimi Ozawa
- Original Title
- PIPI ピピ とべないホタル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mushi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichi Nakada
Akimi Ozawa
Department Leadership Roster
Shinichi Nakada
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What is Pipi the Flightless Firefly about?
Pipi, a firefly with curled wings who cannot fly, spends his days being bullied by the violent Shou and the selfish Mimi. However, after a certain incident, he becomes friends with the other fireflies. "I wasn't alone..." Pippi rejoices. However, their joy is short-lived as they are suddenly struck by a violent storm. Pipi and her friends set out in search of a safe place to live. What will become of them...?
Who directed Pipi the Flightless Firefly?
Pipi the Flightless Firefly was directed by Shinichi Nakada.
Who stars in Pipi the Flightless Firefly?
The principal cast of Pipi the Flightless Firefly includes Toshiko Fujita, Yasunori Matsumoto, Mitsuo Iwata.
When was Pipi the Flightless Firefly released and how long is it?
Pipi the Flightless Firefly was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Pipi the Flightless Firefly based on a book or true story?
Pipi the Flightless Firefly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Akimi Ozawa".