Munto (2003): Cast & Plot
Munto is a 2003 romantic animated film directed by Yoshiji Kigami, starring Masakazu Higo as Munto (voice) and Haruna Mima. It runs 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Director
- Yoshiji Kigami
- Original language
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Japanese
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Munto About?
The premise of Munto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Akuto, the main energy source, is dwindling. The Heavens—a realm of floating islands—has turned against the Magical Kingdom, which consumes the most akuto. To restore balance, King Munto follows a vision to find Yumemi, an ordinary girl who alone can see the islands. When he appears, she must accept her role in saving both worlds.
Munto Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- supernatural power
- anime animation
- hand drawn animation
- teamwork
- schoolgirl
- responsibility
- gods
- alternate world
- attack
- fight
- battle
- saving the world
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- save the world
- red hair
- power
- violence
Munto Cast & Characters
Masakazu Higo leads the cast as Munto (voice), with Haruna Mima as Yumemi Hidaka (voice). Directed by Yoshiji Kigami.
- Director Yoshiji Kigami
- Masakazu Higo as Munto (voice)
- Haruna Mima as Yumemi Hidaka (voice)
More from Yoshiji Kigami
More films directed by Yoshiji Kigami: Baja’s Studio: Baja and the Sea, Baja’s Studio, The Last War of the Heavenliods and Akutoliods and Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time.
Munto Plot Summary
What happens in Munto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a distant era of Munto, long before the Heavens came into terms with human life, humanity thrived in a prosperous civilization. From the skies descended beings of unknown origin, drawn to the human world by a power they could manipulate called Akuto—the raw force of human emotions, wishes, and dreams that could be shaped into tangible power or objects. These newcomers, hungry for control, quickly overwhelmed the world they found and, without realizing it, erased the very source of their strength: the Akuto that humans had created. As they scoured for more, they discovered alternate universes and drew power from countless dimensions, fueling an empire that floated above the earth—the realm known as the Heavens, inhabited by Heavenly Beings who wielded the same dangerous control over Akuto.
Full summary
The whole story of Munto, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Munto?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the king of the Magical Kingdom?
Munto Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “穆恩特” and “蒙特”.
- Also known as
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- 穆恩特
- 蒙特
- Мунто
- 문토
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Movies Like Munto
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time, The Last War of the Heavenliods and Akutoliods and Magical Princess Minky Momo.
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Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time 2005 -
The Last War of the Heavenliods and Akutoliods 2009 -
Magical Princess Minky Momo 1982 -
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Mushi-Shi 2005 -
A Letter to Momo 2014 -
Suzume 2023 -
Kobato. 2009 -
Momo 2001 -
Unico - Black Cloud and White Feather 1979
Munto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Munto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Munto?
Munto runs 54 minutes.
When was Munto released?
Munto was released on March 18, 2003.
Who directed Munto?
Munto was directed by Yoshiji Kigami.
More films by Yoshiji Kigami Who is in the cast of Munto?
Munto stars Masakazu Higo as Munto (voice) and Haruna Mima as Yumemi Hidaka (voice).
Does Munto have a post-credit scene?
No. Munto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Munto in?
The original language of Munto is Japanese.
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