Bobo-kun
ぼうぼう君
Synopsis
Bobo-kun is a fire demon who eats coal continuously.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original Score
- mito
- Original Title
- ぼうぼう君
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Studio Ghibli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki, Diana Wynne Jones
mito
Department Leadership Roster
Hayao Miyazaki
Screenplay
mito
Original Music Composer
Hayao Miyazaki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobo-kun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bobo-kun about?
Bobo-kun is a fire demon who eats coal continuously.
Who directed Bobo-kun?
Bobo-kun was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who stars in Bobo-kun?
The principal cast of Bobo-kun includes Not specified.
When was Bobo-kun released and how long is it?
Bobo-kun was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Bobo-kun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bobo-kun was composed by mito.
Is Bobo-kun based on a book or true story?
Bobo-kun is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Diana Wynne Jones".