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Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie (2001): Cast

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Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie is a 2001 short animated comedy directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, starring Tomoko Kaneda as Chiyo Mihama (Voice), Jun Fukushima and Houko Kuwashima. It runs 6 minutes.

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Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie About?

The premise of Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie without spoilers.

The short film reunites the beloved Azumanga Daioh cast as Osaka experiences another bizarre dream in which Chiyo‑Chan’s pigtails become possessed. The hair springs loose and flies out the window, leaving viewers to wonder whether the cheerful young girl will ever regain her happiness.

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • older actors younger roles
  • anime animation
  • shonen anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • school
  • high school
  • child prodigy
  • classroom
  • teacher
  • surrealism
  • friendship
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Cast & crew

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Cast & Characters

Tomoko Kaneda leads the cast as Chiyo Mihama (Voice), with Jun Fukushima as Matsuyama (Voice) and Houko Kuwashima as Kagura (Voice). Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie

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From the director

More from Hiroshi Nishikiori

More films directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori: Trinity Seven: Heaven’s Library & Crimson Lord, Trinity Seven: Eternity Library & Alchemic Girl, A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion and Magic Tree House.

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Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “あずまんが大王(劇場短編)” and “Azumanga Daioh: Gekijou Tanpen”.

Also known as
  • あずまんが大王(劇場短編)
  • Azumanga Daioh: Gekijou Tanpen
  • あずまんが大王 THE ANIMATION
  • Azumanga Daioh THE ANIMATION
  • The Azumanga Daioh Mini-Movie
  • 아즈망가 대왕 극장판
  • Адзуманга Дайо: Очень короткое видео
  • あずまんが大王 劇場版
  • 阿滋漫画大王 剧场版
  • Адзуманґа Дайо: Дуже Короткий Фільм
  • 阿滋漫畫大王 劇場版

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Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie?

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie runs 6 minutes.

When was Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie released?

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie was released on December 25, 2001.

Who directed Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie?

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie was directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.

More films by Hiroshi Nishikiori

Who is in the cast of Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie?

Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie stars Tomoko Kaneda as Chiyo Mihama (Voice), Jun Fukushima as Matsuyama (Voice) and Houko Kuwashima as Kagura (Voice), among 9 credited actors.

Does Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie in?

The original language of Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie is Japanese.

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