Saikano (2002): Cast
Saikano is a 2002 animated drama directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada, starring Fumiko Orikasa as Chise (voice) and Shirô Ishimoda. It runs 5 hours 25 minutes.
- Runtime
- 5h 25m (325 min)
- Directors
- Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- GONZO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saikano About?
The premise of Saikano without spoilers.
Shin Takahashi’s manga, anime and OVA “The Last Love Song on This Little Planet” was serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits and later licensed in English by Viz Media; the anime reached the UK via Manga Entertainment. A live‑action film premiered in Japan on Jan 28 2006 starring Aki Maeda as Chise. Unnamed setting mirrors Otaru, featuring a train station, Hell Hill, Asahi Observation Hill, harbor view and school.
Saikano Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anime animation
- tragedy drama
- for grown ups animation
- love
- based on manga
- tragic ending
- surrealism
- fictional war
- physical abuse
- end of mankind
- monster as victim
- based on comic
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- statutory rape
- white room
- virginity
- violence
- underage sex
- terrorism
- teen soldier
- teacher student relationship
- suicide
- social commentary
- satire
- satellite
- pursuit
- military base
- mass destruction
- loss of home
- human weapon
- government
- end of the world
- drugs
- despair
- death of sister
- death of hero
- cult tv
- corrupt local government
- biological weapon
- anti authority
- angst
- affair
- true love
- kindness
- friendship
- compassion
- tragedy
- redemption
- hate
- fable
- christ allegory
Saikano Cast & Characters
Fumiko Orikasa leads the cast as Chise (voice), with Shirô Ishimoda as Shuji (voice). Directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada.
- Co-director Yoshimasa Hiraike
- Co-director Hirokazu Yamada
- Fumiko Orikasa as Chise (voice)
- Shirô Ishimoda as Shuji (voice)
More from Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada
One more film directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada: Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre.
Saikano Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “最终兵器女友” and “L'arme ultime”.
- Also known as
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- 最终兵器女友
- L'arme ultime
- Saishuu Heiki Kanojo
- Saishuuheiki Kanojo, saikano
- She, the Ultimate Weapon
- Saishuuheiki Kanojo: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet
- 최종병기 그녀
- 最终兵器少女
- Вона — довершена зброя
- 最終兵器少女
- Saikano - Lei, l'arma finale
- Моя девушка - совершенное оружие
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- อาวุธสุดท้ายคือเธอ
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Saikano FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saikano, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saikano?
Saikano runs 5 hours 25 minutes (325 minutes).
Who directed Saikano?
Saikano was directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike and Hirokazu Yamada.
More films by Yoshimasa Hiraike Who is in the cast of Saikano?
Saikano stars Fumiko Orikasa as Chise (voice) and Shirô Ishimoda as Shuji (voice).
Does Saikano have a post-credit scene?
No. Saikano has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saikano in?
The original language of Saikano is Japanese.
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