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Animated drama

Nightsong of Splendor (1989): Cast

Nightsong of Splendor (1989) movie poster

Nightsong of Splendor is a 1989 animated drama directed by Toshiya Shinohara and Takaya Mizutani, starring Nachi Nozawa as Taka (voice), Toshihiko Seki and Reiko Mutoh. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Nightsong of Splendor (1989) movie poster
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nightsong of Splendor About?

The premise of Nightsong of Splendor without spoilers.

Set in Tokyo, August‑September 1923, the city blends horse carts with motorcars, swords with pistols, aristocrats with businessmen. An upper‑class woman falls for Taka, a handsome youth linked, perhaps reluctantly, to the Yakuza. Her maid Sara meets him too, sparking conflict that threatens passion and dishonor. Their story heads toward the September 1, 1923 quake and tsunami that will devastate Tokyo.

Nightsong of Splendor Themes & Keywords

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  • tv mini series
  • yakuza
  • ova
  • taisho era
  • anime animation
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Cast & crew

Nightsong of Splendor Cast & Characters

Nachi Nozawa leads the cast as Taka (voice), with Toshihiko Seki and Reiko Mutoh as Akiko Hashō (voice). Directed by Toshiya Shinohara and Takaya Mizutani; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Nightsong of Splendor

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From the directors

More from Toshiya Shinohara and Takaya Mizutani

More films directed by Toshiya Shinohara and Takaya Mizutani: Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island, Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler, Sakura Wars and Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass.

Details

Nightsong of Splendor Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kasei Yakyoku” and “华星夜曲”.

Also known as
  • Kasei Yakyoku
  • 华星夜曲

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FAQ

Nightsong of Splendor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is Nightsong of Splendor?

Nightsong of Splendor runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who directed Nightsong of Splendor?

Nightsong of Splendor was directed by Toshiya Shinohara and Takaya Mizutani.

More films by Toshiya Shinohara

Who is in the cast of Nightsong of Splendor?

Nightsong of Splendor stars Nachi Nozawa as Taka (voice), Toshihiko Seki and Reiko Mutoh as Akiko Hashō (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does Nightsong of Splendor have a post-credit scene?

No. Nightsong of Splendor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Nightsong of Splendor in?

The original language of Nightsong of Splendor is Japanese.

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