Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West
Thunderbolt Fantasy 西幽玹歌
Synopsis
Làng Wū Yáo is a boy born with a supernatural singing voice. Secluded in the snowy mountains, he is put through severe training by his blind mother. Her wish is for her son's voice to be unrivaled, so that it will be heard by the imperial court. But the intense training results in a tragic accident, where she dies. Left an orphan as a result, Làng wanders the land. His voice is used as a tool by the wicked and greedy, with his heart being ground down in the process. Eventually his strange singing catches the ear of the princess of Xī Yōu, and Làng is elevated to the stage his mother had dreamt of. But what awaits him is a life or death battle performance against other musicians for the amusement of the members of the court.
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Takanori Nishikawa
Làng Wū Yáo (voice)
Nao Toyama
Mù Tiān Mìng (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Shāng Bù Huàn (Shō Fu Kan) (voice)
Ayahi Takagaki
Xiē Yīng Luò (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi
Líng Yá (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Zhòu Xún Yīn (voice)
Kohsuke Toriumi
Lǐn Xuě Yā (Rin Setsu A) (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Cháo Fēng (voice)
Tarusuke Shingaki
Xiào Kuáng Juàn (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 29, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$47K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Huang, Cheng Pao-pin, Gen Urobuchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Gen Urobuchi, Chris Huang
- Original Title
- Thunderbolt Fantasy 西幽玹歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $47K
- Production Studios
- Nitroplus, PiLi International Multimedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Huang, Cheng Pao-pin, Gen Urobuchi
Gen Urobuchi, Chris Huang
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Huang
Director
Cheng Pao-pin
Director
Gen Urobuchi
Director
Gen Urobuchi
Writer
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What is Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West about?
Làng Wū Yáo is a boy born with a supernatural singing voice. Secluded in the snowy mountains, he is put through severe training by his blind mother. Her wish is for her son's voice to be unrivaled, so that it will be heard by the imperial court. But the intense training results in a tragic accident, where she dies. Left an orphan as a result, Làng wanders the land. His voice is used as a tool by the wicked and greedy, with his heart being ground down in the process. Eventually his strange singing catches the ear of the princess of Xī Yōu, and Làng is elevated to the stage his mother had dreamt of. But what awaits him is a life or death battle performance against other musicians for the amusement of the members of the court.
Who directed Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West?
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West was directed by Chris Huang, Cheng Pao-pin, Gen Urobuchi.
Who stars in Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West?
The principal cast of Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West includes Takanori Nishikawa, Nao Toyama, Junichi Suwabe, Ayahi Takagaki, Katsuyuki Konishi.
When was Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West released and how long is it?
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.