The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
かぐや姫の物語
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a movie anime with 1 listed episodes from Studio Ghibli. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
Deep in the countryside, a man named Okina works as a bamboo cutter in a forest, chopping away at the hollow plants day after day. One day, he discovers a small baby inside a glowing shoot. He immediately takes her home, convinced that she is a princess sent to Earth as a divine blessing from heaven. Okina and his wife Ouna take it upon themselves to raise the infant as their own, watching over her as she quickly grows into an energetic young girl. Given the name Kaguya, she fits right in with the village she has come to call home, going on adventures with the other children and enjoying what youth has to offer. But when Okina finds a large fortune of gold and treasure in the forest, Kaguya's life is completely changed. Believing this to be yet another gift from heaven, he takes it upon himself to turn his daughter into a real princess using the wealth he has just obtained, relocating the family to a mansion in the capital. As she leaves her friends behind to enter into an unwanted life of royalty, Kaguya's origins and purpose slowly come to light. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
At a Glance
Type and status
Movie · Completed
Season
Season not confirmed
Primary studio
Studio Ghibli
Episodes
1
Background
Kaguya-hime no Monogatari is based on the 10th century Japanese folk tale of the same title. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards, the first such nomination for Takahata. The film received over 20 nominations worldwide from critics associations, film festivals, and academies, winning seven times.
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What is The Tale of the Princess Kaguya about?
Deep in the countryside, a man named Okina works as a bamboo cutter in a forest, chopping away at the hollow plants day after day. One day, he discovers a small baby inside a glowing shoot. He immediately takes her home, convinced that she is a princess sent to Earth as a divine
How many episodes does The Tale of the Princess Kaguya have?
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya currently lists 1 episodes.
Who worked on The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and when did it air?
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is associated with Studio Ghibli and aired Nov 23, 2013.