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Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy (2005): Cast

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Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy is a 2005 short animated drama directed by Takashi Anno, starring Ryoko Shiraishi as Suzu (voice), Ayako Kawasumi and Kazuhiko Inoue. It runs 40 minutes.

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Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
40 min
Director
Takashi Anno
Genres
Drama , Animation , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Sunrise
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy About?

The premise of Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy without spoilers.

At the Personality Plant, robots are built and given artificial memories of real people. Suzu, created to replace a family's lost son, meets Hitori, a girl whose memories deteriorate from a progressive illness. The two form a friendship and, amid their changing recollections, seek to define who they are.

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • robot
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
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Cast & crew

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy Cast & Characters

Ryoko Shiraishi leads the cast as Suzu (voice), with Ayako Kawasumi as Hotori (voice) and Kazuhiko Inoue as Professor Shimizu (voice). Directed by Takashi Anno.

From the director

More from Takashi Anno

More films directed by Takashi Anno: Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club, Horror News, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma and Charming Figures of the Magical Girl Trio.

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Details

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “ほとり~たださいわいを希う” and “I Only Want Happiness”.

Also known as
  • ほとり~たださいわいを希う
  • I Only Want Happiness
  • Hotori: The Simple Wish for Joy
  • Hotori: Tada Saiwai wo Koinegau
  • Hotori: Tada Saiwai o Koinegau
  • Хотори: Я просто хочу счастья
  • Hotori - Tada Saiwai o Koinegau
  • 幸福之祈祷

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Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy?

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy runs 40 minutes.

When was Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy released?

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy was released on August 28, 2005.

Who directed Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy?

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy was directed by Takashi Anno.

More films by Takashi Anno

Who is in the cast of Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy?

Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy stars Ryoko Shiraishi as Suzu (voice), Ayako Kawasumi as Hotori (voice) and Kazuhiko Inoue as Professor Shimizu (voice).

Does Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy have a post-credit scene?

No. Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy in?

The original language of Hotori - The Simple Wish for Joy is Japanese.

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