Brave Story (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Brave Story is a 2006 animated mystery film directed by Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira, starring Takako Matsu as Wataru Mitsuya (voice), Mona Marshall and Dorothy Elias-Fahn. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $11.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Fuji Television Network
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brave Story About?
The premise of Brave Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Junior high student Wataru and his friends explore an abandoned building looking for ghosts. Their curiosity brings them to the mysterious Mitsuru, who reveals a magical door to another world where the Goddess of Fortune can grant a single wish. After a family tragedy, Wataru decides to pass through the portal, hoping to change his fate.
Brave Story Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- based on novel
- isekai
- anime animation
- child protagonist
- fantasy world
- door to another world
- isekai anime animation
- literature on screen
- traditional animation
- hand drawn animation
- sword
Brave Story Cast & Characters
Takako Matsu leads the cast as Wataru Mitsuya (voice), with Mona Marshall as Wataru Mitsuya/Mitsuru Ashikawa (English version, voice) and Dorothy Elias-Fahn as Goddess of Fortune/Princess Zofie (English version, voice). Directed by Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mahiro Maeda
- Co-director Koichi Chigira
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Takako Matsu as Wataru Mitsuya (voice) - Mona Marshall as Wataru Mitsuya/Mitsuru Ashikawa (English version, voice)
- Dorothy Elias-Fahn as Goddess of Fortune/Princess Zofie (English version, voice)
- Miki Imai as Goddess of Destiny (voice)
Also Starring in Brave Story
· 17 more- Cindy Robinson Katsu/Aya Ashikawa (English version, voice)
- Eiji Wentz Mitsuru Ashikawa (voice)
- Liam O'Brien Ishioka Young Bishop (English version, voice)
- Michael Sorich Master Guru Lau (English version, voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi Mysterious girl (voice)
- Satomi Korogi Joao (voice)
- Chiwa Saito Miina (voice)
- Yo Oizumi Ki-Kima (voice)
- Stephanie Sheh Mysterious Girl (English version, voice)
- Wendee Lee Kacchan/Kuniko Mitsuya (English version, voice)
- Shirō Itō Monk Rau (voice)
- Takako Tokiwa Cutts (voice)
- Kirk Thornton Akira Mitsuya (English version, voice)
- Sherry Lynn Mina (English version, voice)
- Joe Cappelletti Toron (English version, voice)
- Terrence Stone Bishop Daimon/Circus Ringmaster (English version, voice)
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- Steven Kramer Ki-Kima (English version, voice)
More from Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira
More films directed by Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira, best-rated first: Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, Full Metal Panic! Movie 3: Into The Blue and Full Metal Panic! Movie 2: One Night Stand.
Brave Story Plot Summary
What happens in Brave Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wataru Mitani is a quiet and unassuming fifth grader living in Japan. His world takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a new student named Mitsuru Ashikawa, who begins attending Wataru’s school, albeit in a different class. Amidst the excitement, unsettling rumors start to circulate about the ominous Daimatsu building, an abandoned and unfinished structure located near the school. Witnesses claim to have seen mysterious ghostly figures wandering behind the building’s blue tarps, stirring up curiosity and fear among the students.
Full summary
The whole story of Brave Story, scene by scene
Brave Story Box Office
Brave Story grossed $11.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.4M
- International
- $11.4M
How Well Do You Know Brave Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the quiet fifth grader who serves as the main character?
Cars in Brave Story
3 cars on screen, including the Honda Today and the Nissan Diesel UA.
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Honda Today Minor role -
Nissan Diesel UA Minor role -
2005 Honda Stepwgn Background role
Brave Story Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Bureibu sutōrī” and “ブレイブ・ストーリー”.
- Also known as
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- Bureibu sutōrī
- ブレイブ・ストーリー
- ブレイブ ストーリー：2006
- Brave Story - Ein Abenteuer jenseits der Realität
- 勇者传说
- Отважное сердце
- História de Bravura
- 브레이브 스토리
- סיפור אמיץ
- Казка про хоробрість
- Прича о храбрости
- Μια Ιστορία Θάρρους
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- 勇者物語
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Brave Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Brave Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brave Story?
Brave Story runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Brave Story released?
Brave Story was released on May 22, 2006.
Who directed Brave Story?
Brave Story was directed by Mahiro Maeda and Koichi Chigira.
More films by Mahiro Maeda Who is in the cast of Brave Story?
Brave Story stars Takako Matsu as Wataru Mitsuya (voice), Mona Marshall as Wataru Mitsuya/Mitsuru Ashikawa (English version, voice) and Dorothy Elias-Fahn as Goddess of Fortune/Princess Zofie (English version, voice), among 21 credited actors.
How much did Brave Story make at the box office?
Brave Story grossed $11.4 million worldwide.
Does Brave Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Brave Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brave Story in?
The original language of Brave Story is Japanese.
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