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One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978): Cast

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One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book is a 1978 fantasy sci-fi film directed by Osamu Tezuka, starring Mami Koyama as Mimuru, Masatô Ibu and Kaneta Kimotsuki. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Osamu Tezuka
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book About?

The premise of One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book without spoilers.

Seventeen‑year‑old Bander, an Earth boy living on a remote planet inhabited by human shapeshifters that subsist on vegetables and animal tails, finds his new home under attack when hostile invaders strike. The film, Japan’s first two‑hour animated TV movie, aired as part of Nippon Television’s 24‑hour “Ai wa Chikyu wo Sukuu” event and earned strong ratings, reflecting Osamu Tezuka’s ambition to bring theatrical quality to television animation.

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Cast & crew

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book Cast & Characters

Mami Koyama leads the cast as Mimuru, with Masatô Ibu as Black Jack and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Dr. Sharaku. Directed by Osamu Tezuka; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Osamu Tezuka: Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet, Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet, Yamataro Comes Back and Lunn Flies into the Wind.

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One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Bandar book” and “Hyakumannen chikyû no tabi: Bandâ bukku”.

Also known as
  • Bandar book
  • Hyakumannen chikyû no tabi: Bandâ bukku
  • Le Prince du Soleil
  • Le avventure di Bandar
  • 100万年地球の旅 バンダーブック
  • Hyakumannen Chikyuu no Tabi Bander Book
  • Hyakumannen Chikyuu no Tabi - Bander Book
  • 100万年地球之旅:班达之书
  • 백만 년 지구의 여행 반다 북
  • 100 萬年地球之旅:班達之書

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One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book, each answered in a sentence.

How long is One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book?

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book released?

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book was released on August 27, 1978.

Who directed One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book?

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book was directed by Osamu Tezuka.

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Who is in the cast of One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book?

One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book stars Mami Koyama as Mimuru, Masatô Ibu as Black Jack and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Dr. Sharaku, among 11 credited actors.

Does One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book have a post-credit scene?

No. One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book in?

The original language of One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book is Japanese.

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