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Eight Clouds Rising (1997): Cast

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Eight Clouds Rising is a 1997 animated film directed by Tomomi Mochizuki, starring Kinryu Arimoto as Ushio Fuzuchi (voice), Yosuke Akimoto and Tomo Sakurai. It runs 1 hour.

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Eight Clouds Rising (1997) movie poster
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Tomomi Mochizuki
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Pierrot
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eight Clouds Rising About?

The premise of Eight Clouds Rising without spoilers.

Bound by a soul‑cleaving sword, quiet high‑schooler Fuzuchi Kuraki, who wields vast psychic power, teams with college student Nanachi Takeo, a latent mystic, to hunt ancient artifacts. Their quest draws them into Izumo’s forbidden magic, where they uncover the hidden origins of Japanese mythology.

Eight Clouds Rising Themes & Keywords

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  • anime animation
  • tv mini series
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Cast & crew

Eight Clouds Rising Cast & Characters

Kinryu Arimoto leads the cast as Ushio Fuzuchi (voice), with Yosuke Akimoto as Wakakuni Fuzuchi (voice) and Tomo Sakurai as Yasuko Fuzuchi (voice). Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tomomi Mochizuki

More films directed by Tomomi Mochizuki: Ocean Waves (1993), The Path of Wind, Gundam Neo Experience 0087: Green Divers and Ocean Waves.

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Eight Clouds Rising Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Eight Clouds Rising.

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FAQ

Eight Clouds Rising FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Eight Clouds Rising, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eight Clouds Rising?

Eight Clouds Rising runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Eight Clouds Rising?

Eight Clouds Rising was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.

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Who is in the cast of Eight Clouds Rising?

Eight Clouds Rising stars Kinryu Arimoto as Ushio Fuzuchi (voice), Yosuke Akimoto as Wakakuni Fuzuchi (voice) and Tomo Sakurai as Yasuko Fuzuchi (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does Eight Clouds Rising have a post-credit scene?

No. Eight Clouds Rising has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Eight Clouds Rising in?

The original language of Eight Clouds Rising is Japanese.

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