The Space Insect
宇宙虫
Synopsis
A boy dreams of space and a strange egg falls on the book he is reading. What comes out of it is a strange insect. The boy tries to raise it, but his mother refuses, so he throws it away in a nearby mountain and continues to observe it. The worm continues to multiply and creates a civilization that rivals that of humans... Based on a novel by Shigeru Mizuki.
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- Director
- Takahiko Akiyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shigeru Mizuki
- Original Score
- Ayumu Inoue
- Original Title
- 宇宙虫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takahiko Akiyama
Shigeru Mizuki
Ayumu Inoue
Takahiko Akiyama
Takahiko Akiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Takahiko Akiyama
Producer
Takahiko Akiyama
Director of Photography
Takahiko Akiyama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Space Insect
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What is The Space Insect about?
A boy dreams of space and a strange egg falls on the book he is reading. What comes out of it is a strange insect. The boy tries to raise it, but his mother refuses, so he throws it away in a nearby mountain and continues to observe it. The worm continues to multiply and creates a civilization that rivals that of humans... Based on a novel by Shigeru Mizuki.
Who directed The Space Insect?
The Space Insect was directed by Takahiko Akiyama.
Who stars in The Space Insect?
The principal cast of The Space Insect includes Masayasu Hagiwara, Tsukasa Wakabayashi, Shiomi Sato.
When was The Space Insect released and how long is it?
The Space Insect was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Space Insect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Space Insect was composed by Ayumu Inoue.