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Munto (2003): Cast & Plot

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Munto is a 2003 romantic animated film directed by Yoshiji Kigami, starring Masakazu Higo as Munto (voice) and Haruna Mima. It runs 54 minutes.

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Munto (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Yoshiji Kigami
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

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
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Cast & crew

Munto Cast & Characters

Masakazu Higo leads the cast as Munto (voice), with Haruna Mima as Yumemi Hidaka (voice). Directed by Yoshiji Kigami.

From the director

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.

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Plot

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

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Quiz

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.

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Who is the king of the Magical Kingdom?

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Munto Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “穆恩特” and “蒙特”.

Also known as
  • 穆恩特
  • 蒙特
  • Мунто
  • 문토

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FAQ

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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