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Animated comedy

Library War (2008): Cast

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Library War is a 2008 animated comedy directed by Kohdai Kakimoto, starring Marina Inoue as Iku Kasahara (voice), Miyuki Sawashiro and Akira Ishida. It runs 4 hours 48 minutes.

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Library War (2008) movie poster
Runtime
4h 48m (288 min)
Director
Kohdai Kakimoto
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Library War About?

The premise of Library War without spoilers.

Iku Kasahara longs to become a justice‑seeking ally like her beloved hero. Under the Media Betterment Act, the government censors books, and when her treasured childhood novel is targeted, a member of the Kanto Library Defense Force saves it. Inspired, Iku joins the force to defend freedom of expression and seeks the enigmatic figure she idolizes.

Library War Themes & Keywords

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  • book
  • anime
  • based on light novel
  • military
  • primarily adult cast
  • heterosexual
  • female protagonist
  • tomboy
  • library
  • adult cast
  • gun
  • noitamina
+4 more
  • anime animation
  • literature on screen
  • japanese literature on screen
  • fictional war
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Cast & crew

Library War Cast & Characters

Marina Inoue leads the cast as Iku Kasahara (voice), with Miyuki Sawashiro as Asako Shibasaki (voice) and Akira Ishida as Mikihisa Komaki (voice). Directed by Kohdai Kakimoto; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Library War

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From the director

More from Kohdai Kakimoto

More films directed by Kohdai Kakimoto: BanG Dream! Poppin’Dream!, BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am. and BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise.

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Library War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Library War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Library War?

Library War runs 4 hours 48 minutes (288 minutes).

Who directed Library War?

Library War was directed by Kohdai Kakimoto.

More films by Kohdai Kakimoto

Who is in the cast of Library War?

Library War stars Marina Inoue as Iku Kasahara (voice), Miyuki Sawashiro as Asako Shibasaki (voice) and Akira Ishida as Mikihisa Komaki (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does Library War have a post-credit scene?

No. Library War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Library War in?

The original language of Library War is Japanese.

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