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Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban (2009): Cast

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Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban is a 2009 animated drama directed by Morio Asaka, starring Masato Sakai as Youzou Ooba. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Morio Asaka
Genres
History , Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Madhouse
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban About?

The premise of Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban without spoilers.

The theatrical version adapts Madhouse’s Aoi Bungaku Series, re‑editing the four episodes that dramatize Osamu Dazai’s novel No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku). Character designs draw on manga artist and illustrator Takeshi Obata. This director’s cut adds new “navigation” footage narrated by Masato Sakai, created especially for the film.

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Cast & crew

Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban Cast & Characters

Masato Sakai plays Youzou Ooba in Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban. Directed by Morio Asaka.

From the director

More from Morio Asaka

More films directed by Morio Asaka: Final Fantasy VII: Last Order, Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card, Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie and Yawara! Atlanta Special.

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Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban?

Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban released?

Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban was released on December 12, 2009.

Who directed Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban?

Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban was directed by Morio Asaka.

More films by Morio Asaka

Who is in the cast of Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban?

Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban stars Masato Sakai as Youzou Ooba.

Does Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban have a post-credit scene?

No. Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban in?

The original language of Ningen Shikkaku: Director’s Cut-ban is Japanese.

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