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Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick (1997): Cast

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Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is a 1997 animated film directed by Osamu Dezaki and Saburo Hashimoto, starring Akio Otsuka, Toshihiko Seki and Kiyoyuki Yanada.

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Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick (1997) movie poster
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick About?

The premise of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick without spoilers.

An animated Japanese series reimagines Herman Melville’s Moby‑Dick in a futuristic space setting where massive abandoned starships replace the whale. It aired from 1997 to 1999, pausing from November 1997 to October 1998, for a total of 26 episodes. ADV Films released the full series on DVD in the U.S. across six discs.

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Themes & Keywords

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  • anime animation
  • moby dick
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Cast & crew

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Cast

Akio Otsuka leads the cast, with Toshihiko Seki and Kiyoyuki Yanada. Directed by Osamu Dezaki and Saburo Hashimoto; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Osamu Dezaki and Saburo Hashimoto

More films directed by Osamu Dezaki and Saburo Hashimoto: Clannad: The Motion Picture, Air: The Motion Picture, Hamtaro: Miracle in Aurora Valley and Hamtaro: The Captive Princess.

Details

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Hakugei Densetsu” and “الأشاوس”.

Also known as
  • Hakugei Densetsu
  • الأشاوس
  • Legend of the White Whale
  • 白鲸传说
  • 백경전설

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Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick FAQ: Cast & Director

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick was directed by Osamu Dezaki and Saburo Hashimoto.

More films by Osamu Dezaki

Who is in the cast of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick stars Akio Otsuka, Toshihiko Seki and Kiyoyuki Yanada, among 4 credited actors.

Does Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick have a post-credit scene?

No. Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick in?

The original language of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is Japanese.

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