Library Wars (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Library Wars is a 2013 fantasy romantic film directed by Shinsuke Sato, starring Nana Eikura as Iku Kasahara, Koji Ishizaka and Junichi Okada. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $16.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Shinsuke Sato
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- TBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Library Wars About?
The premise of Library Wars without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a near-future Japan, this story follows a conflict arising from a new law permitting the government to suppress free expression by destroying printed materials. To counter this, the Library Force is established to protect libraries and resist the government's actions. Instructor Atsushi Dojo and Iku Kasahara lead the Library Force as they confront the authorities in a battle to defend the right to access information and preserve cultural heritage.
Library Wars Cast & Characters
Nana Eikura leads the cast as Iku Kasahara, with Koji Ishizaka as Iwao Nishina and Junichi Okada as Atsushi Dōjō. Directed by Shinsuke Sato; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shinsuke Sato
- Nana Eikura as Iku Kasahara
- Koji Ishizaka as Iwao Nishina
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Junichi Okada as Atsushi Dōjō - Sota Fukushi as Hikaru Tezuka
Also Starring in Library Wars
· 7 more- Jun Hashimoto Ryusuke Kenta
- Chiaki Kuriyama Asako Shibasaki
- Kei Tanaka Mikihisa Komaki
- Naomi Nishida Maki Orikuchi
- Kazuma Suzuki Kenji Takeyama
- Ozuno Nakamura
- Ryōta Wada
Library Wars Plot Summary
What happens in Library Wars from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1988, Japan enacts the Media Betterment Act, a law aimed at curbing freedom of speech in media publications because the government views certain content as a bad influence on the public. The enforcing authority, the Media Betterment Committee, is empowered to crack down on publications they deem dangerous. Fast forward to 2004, when Iwao Nishina, a survivor of the 1999 Hino Library incident, takes the helm to combat censorship by founding the Library Defense Force.
Full summary
The whole story of Library Wars, scene by scene
Library Wars Box Office
Library Wars grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.8M
- International
- $16.8M
Library Wars Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Library Wars.
How Well Do You Know Library Wars?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who founded the Library Defense Force and serves as its commander?
Library Wars Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Toshokan Sensou” and “Toshokan Sensō”.
- Also known as
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- Toshokan Sensou
- Toshokan Sensō
- 圖書館戰爭
- 図書館戦争(実写)
- 图书馆战争
- 도서관 전쟁
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Library Wars FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Library Wars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Library Wars?
Library Wars runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Library Wars released?
Library Wars was released on April 27, 2013.
Who directed Library Wars?
Library Wars was directed by Shinsuke Sato.
More films by Shinsuke Sato Who is in the cast of Library Wars?
Library Wars stars Nana Eikura as Iku Kasahara, Koji Ishizaka as Iwao Nishina and Junichi Okada as Atsushi Dōjō, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Library Wars make at the box office?
Library Wars grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
Does Library Wars have a post-credit scene?
No. Library Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Library Wars in?
The original language of Library Wars is Japanese.
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