Rain Boy (1983): Cast
Rain Boy is a 1983 short animated fantasy film directed by Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura, starring Junko Hori as Rain Boy (voice), Bin Shimada and Ichiro Nagai. It runs 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Directors
- Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rain Boy About?
The premise of Rain Boy without spoilers.
In a quiet rural landscape, a solitary child encounters a mysterious boy perpetually cloaked in rain and carrying a tattered umbrella. Fascinated by the newcomer’s bright boots, the rain‑soaked boy offers to grant three wishes in return for them, setting the stage for a whimsical bargain that explores longing and imagination.
Rain Boy Cast & Characters
Junko Hori leads the cast as Rain Boy (voice), with Bin Shimada and Ichiro Nagai as Azuki-arai (voice). Directed by Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Osamu Tezuka
- Co-director Masateru Yoshimura
- Junko Hori as Rain Boy (voice)
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Bin Shimada - Ichiro Nagai as Azuki-arai (voice)
- Daisuke Gori as Bancho (voice)
Also Starring in Rain Boy
· 10 more- Takeshi Aono Father (voice)
- Show Hayami Mota (teen, voice)
- Shozo Iizuka
- Yuko Mita
- Kiyoshi Kawakubo Mota (adult, voice)
- Satomi Majima Mouta (voice)
- Yukiko Nashiwa Mother (voice)
- Runa Akiyama
- Tetsuya Yamazaki
- Takashi Yasuda
More from Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura
More films directed by Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura: Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet, Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet, Yamataro Comes Back and Lunn Flies into the Wind.
Rain Boy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Amefuri Kozō” and “Amefuri Kozou”.
- Also known as
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- Amefuri Kozō
- Amefuri Kozou
- 下雨小僧
- Amefurikozou
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Rain Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rain Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rain Boy?
Rain Boy runs 24 minutes.
When was Rain Boy released?
Rain Boy was released on December 24, 1983.
Who directed Rain Boy?
Rain Boy was directed by Osamu Tezuka and Masateru Yoshimura.
More films by Osamu Tezuka Who is in the cast of Rain Boy?
Rain Boy stars Junko Hori as Rain Boy (voice), Bin Shimada and Ichiro Nagai as Azuki-arai (voice), among 14 credited actors.
Does Rain Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Rain Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rain Boy in?
The original language of Rain Boy is Japanese.
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