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Rainbow Fireflies (2012): Cast

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Rainbow Fireflies is a 2012 animated fantasy film directed by Konosuke Uda, starring Akashi Takei as Yūta Otabe (voice), Mamiko Noto and Ayumi Kimura. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

Rainbow Fireflies (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Konosuke Uda
Genres
Animation , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rainbow Fireflies About?

The premise of Rainbow Fireflies without spoilers.

Following the loss of his father a year prior, young Yūta spends his summer vacation searching for beetles near a mountain dam, a place he shared with his father. During a walk in the rain, he encounters an unusual old man and subsequently loses consciousness. Upon waking, Yūta finds himself in the company of a child named Saeko, who guides him to a village lost in time. A unique and memorable summer unfolds for Yūta as he experiences a connection to the past.

Cast & crew

Rainbow Fireflies Cast & Characters

Akashi Takei leads the cast as Yūta Otabe (voice), with Mamiko Noto as Saeko – Adult (voice) and Ayumi Kimura as Saeko Okuyama (voice). Directed by Konosuke Uda; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Rainbow Fireflies Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “彩虹萤火虫:永远的暑假” and “虹色萤火虫~永远的暑假~”.

Also known as
  • 彩虹萤火虫:永远的暑假
  • 虹色萤火虫~永远的暑假~
  • Niji-Iro Hotaru: Eien no Natsu Yasumi
  • 반딧불 언덕에서
  • Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi
  • Des lucioles aux couleurs de l'arc-en-ciel : Les vacances d'été éternelles
  • 虹色萤火虫,永远的暑假
  • Niji-iro Hotaru ~Eien no Natsuyasumi~

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FAQ

Rainbow Fireflies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rainbow Fireflies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rainbow Fireflies?

Rainbow Fireflies runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Rainbow Fireflies released?

Rainbow Fireflies was released on May 19, 2012.

Who directed Rainbow Fireflies?

Rainbow Fireflies was directed by Konosuke Uda.

More films by Konosuke Uda

Who is in the cast of Rainbow Fireflies?

Rainbow Fireflies stars Akashi Takei as Yūta Otabe (voice), Mamiko Noto as Saeko – Adult (voice) and Ayumi Kimura as Saeko Okuyama (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does Rainbow Fireflies have a post-credit scene?

No. Rainbow Fireflies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rainbow Fireflies in?

The original language of Rainbow Fireflies is Japanese.

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