Encounter
出会い
“Studio Ghibli animates animals in 800-year-old "manga" to promote power company”
Synopsis
Studio Ghibli animated Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga Emaki, the famous Japanese "Scrolls of Cartoons of Birds, Animals, and People" or "Chōjū Giga" for short, for a Marubeni Power commercial.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Katsuya Kondo
- Original Score
- Nobuyuki Tsujii
- Original Title
- 出会い
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Studio Ghibli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katsuya Kondo
Nobuyuki Tsujii
Toshio Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Katsuya Kondo
Director
Toshio Suzuki
Producer
Nobuyuki Tsujii
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Encounter
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What is Encounter about?
Studio Ghibli animated Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga Emaki, the famous Japanese "Scrolls of Cartoons of Birds, Animals, and People" or "Chōjū Giga" for short, for a Marubeni Power commercial.
Who directed Encounter?
Encounter was directed by Katsuya Kondo.
Who stars in Encounter?
The principal cast of Encounter includes Toshio Suzuki.
When was Encounter released and how long is it?
Encounter was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Encounter was composed by Nobuyuki Tsujii.