The Imaginary
屋根裏のラジャー
“A boy no one can see, and the Imaginaries.”
Synopsis
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-28
Top Cast
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Kokoro Terada
Rudger (voice)
Rio Suzuki
Amanda (voice)
Sakura Ando
Lizzie (voice)
Riisa Naka
Emily (voice)
Takayuki Yamada
Jinzan (voice)
Atsuko Takahata
Downbeat Grandma (voice)
Issey Ogata
Mr. Bunting (voice)
Akira Terao
Old Dog (voice)
Hana Sugisaki
Aurora (voice)
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Honneko Garigari (voice)
Mitsuaki Kanuka
Koyuki (voice)
Ikue Otani
Doron (voice)
Kokoro Hirasawa
Julia (voice)
Eito Kawahara
John (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysAnnecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 28, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 15, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Momose
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshiaki Nishimura
- Original Score
- Kenji Tamai
- Original Title
- 屋根裏のラジャー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- STUDIO PONOC, TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, The Walt Disney Company (Japan), KADOKAWA, Lawson, Poplar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshiyuki Momose
Yoshiaki Nishimura, A. F. Harrold, Emily Gravett
Kenji Tamai
Toru Fukushi
Toshihiko Kojima
Yoshiaki Nishimura, Nobuyuki Iinuma, Satoshi Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshiyuki Momose
Director
Kenji Tamai
Original Music Composer
Toru Fukushi
Director of Photography
Yoshiaki Nishimura
Screenplay
Toshihiko Kojima
Editor
Yoshiaki Nishimura
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Imaginary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Imaginary about?
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.
Who directed The Imaginary?
The Imaginary was directed by Yoshiyuki Momose.
Who stars in The Imaginary?
The principal cast of The Imaginary includes Kokoro Terada, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Riisa Naka, Takayuki Yamada.
When was The Imaginary released and how long is it?
The Imaginary was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Imaginary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Imaginary was composed by Kenji Tamai.
Is The Imaginary based on a book or true story?
The Imaginary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A. F. Harrold", Novel: "Emily Gravett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Imaginary?
The Imaginary holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).