Canary
カナリア 〜この想いを歌に乗せて〜
Synopsis
Mika Katagiri wants her band to perform at the upcoming local festival. However, complications arise. Their keyboardist, Jun, refuses to play, and their stage has been cancelled. Refusing to give up, Mika and her band strive to find a way to play at the festival, using any means necessary.
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Chiwa Saito
Mai Hoshino (voice)
Yui Horie
Madoka Otowa (voice)
Mika Kanai
Mika Katagiri (voice)
Taiki Matsuno
Yōhei Hozumi (voice)
Yukiko Mannaka
Ayana Saeki (voice)
Akio Takahashi
Ryōta Sugiyama (voice)
Kouki Harasawa
Yūji Yahagi (voice)
Kumiko Nishihara
Sena Yahagi (voice)
Satomi Korogi
Eri Hozumi (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Megumi Chigasaki (voice)
Youto Kazama
Jun Sawasaki (voice)
Yuko Sumitomo
Chiaki Shinjō (voice)
Naomi Shindo
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keitaro Motonaga
- Original Title
- カナリア 〜この想いを歌に乗せて〜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- SOEISHINSHA, Asahi Production, Frontwing, Atelier Musa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keitaro Motonaga
Kazuhiro Yamada
Jun Taguma
Naruhito Yamazaki
Department Leadership Roster
Keitaro Motonaga
Director
Kazuhiro Yamada
Director of Photography
Jun Taguma
Editor
Naruhito Yamazaki
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canary about?
Mika Katagiri wants her band to perform at the upcoming local festival. However, complications arise. Their keyboardist, Jun, refuses to play, and their stage has been cancelled. Refusing to give up, Mika and her band strive to find a way to play at the festival, using any means necessary.
Who directed Canary?
Canary was directed by Keitaro Motonaga.
Who stars in Canary?
The principal cast of Canary includes Chiwa Saito, Yui Horie, Mika Kanai, Taiki Matsuno, Yukiko Mannaka.
When was Canary released and how long is it?
Canary was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 26m.