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Encounter (2016): Cast

Encounter (2016) movie poster

Encounter is a 2016 animated film directed by Katsuya Kondo, starring Toshio Suzuki.

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Encounter (2016) movie poster
Released
Director
Katsuya Kondo
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Encounter About?

The premise of Encounter without spoilers.

Studio Ghibli brought its signature animation style to a unique promotional project, animating scenes from Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga Emaki, a renowned 800-year-old Japanese scroll collection also known as "Scrolls of Cartoons of Birds, Animals, and People." The collaboration with Marubeni Power resulted in a visually striking commercial, showcasing the timeless appeal of the historical artwork through the lens of modern animation.

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Cast & crew

Encounter Cast

Toshio Suzuki stars in Encounter. Directed by Katsuya Kondo.

From the director

More from Katsuya Kondo

More films directed by Katsuya Kondo: The Journey Continues and Balance.

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Details

Encounter Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga Emaki 1” and “Scrolls of Cartoons of Birds”.

Also known as
  • Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga Emaki 1
  • Scrolls of Cartoons of Birds
  • Animals, and People: Encounter

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FAQ

Encounter FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Encounter, each answered in a sentence.

When was Encounter released?

Encounter was released on April 1, 2016.

Who directed Encounter?

Encounter was directed by Katsuya Kondo.

More films by Katsuya Kondo

Who is in the cast of Encounter?

Encounter stars Toshio Suzuki.

Does Encounter have a post-credit scene?

No. Encounter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Encounter in?

The original language of Encounter is Japanese.

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