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Short historical animated film

Combustible (2012): Cast

Combustible (2012) movie poster

Combustible is a 2012 short historical animated film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, starring Saori Hayami as Owaka (voice), Ruiki Sato and Yu Kobayashi. It runs 13 minutes.

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Combustible (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Director
Katsuhiro Otomo
Genres
History , Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Sunrise
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Combustible About?

The premise of Combustible without spoilers.

Set in 18th-century Edo, the story follows Owaka, a merchant's daughter, and her childhood friend Matsukichi, who has been disowned by his family and now works for the city's fire brigade. As negotiations for Owaka’s arranged marriage begin, her intense feelings for Matsukichi lead to a devastating inferno that engulfs the bustling metropolis. Amidst the raging fire, the two are reunited in a dramatic and spectacular display.

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Cast & crew

Combustible Cast & Characters

Saori Hayami leads the cast as Owaka (voice), with Ruiki Sato as Matsukichi (young) (voice) and Yu Kobayashi as Oume (voice). Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Katsuhiro Otomo

More films directed by Katsuhiro Otomo: Mushi-Shi: The Movie, Cannon Fodder, Memories and World Apartment Horror.

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Videos

Combustible Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

COMBUSTIBLE 火要鎮 -A KATSUHIRO OTOMO FILM- SHORT PEACE PROJECT TRAILER
  • Trailer SHORT PEACE特報
Details

Combustible Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Hi no youjin” and “Hi no yôjin”.

Also known as
  • Hi no youjin
  • Hi no yôjin
  • The Fire
  • Hi-no-youjin
  • Le feu
  • 火要镇
  • Combustível

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FAQ

Combustible FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Combustible, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Combustible?

Combustible runs 13 minutes.

When was Combustible released?

Combustible was released on June 4, 2012.

Who directed Combustible?

Combustible was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

More films by Katsuhiro Otomo

Who is in the cast of Combustible?

Combustible stars Saori Hayami as Owaka (voice), Ruiki Sato as Matsukichi (young) (voice) and Yu Kobayashi as Oume (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does Combustible have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Combustible in?

The original language of Combustible is Japanese.

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