Akuemon
Originally released in 1993. Akuemon is a romance/animation film. directed by Hidehito Ueda. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Konami Yoshida, Masatô Ibu, and Kenichi Ogata
Synopsis
A fortuneteller tells Hidari Taisho that he must hunt down 1000 foxes in order to conquer the country. So Akuemon, who is disliked by everybody, is hired to do the foxhunting. In response, the foxes send a female fox to Akuemon's house disguised as his wife. A story unfolds between Akuemon, who has never loved anyone, and the female fox, who slowly discovers true love in him even while tormented by sorrow over her comrades' death. This is the 6th work in "The Lion Books" series. It is also the first attempt by visualist Tezuka Makoto, Tezuka's older son, to render an original of his father's into an animated version.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Konami Yoshida
as Rizu (voice)
Masatô Ibu
as Akuemon (voice)
Kenichi Ogata
as Governor (voice)
Kenichi Ono
as Abe no Yasuna (voice)
Yuri Amano
as Kuzunoha (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
as Yokanbei (voice)
Koichi Chiba
as Fox Elder (voice)
Mitsuaki Hoshino
as Akahihi (voice)
Naoki Makishima
as Subordinate (voice)
Tatsumi Yabuki
as Villager (voice)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- IMAGICA
- Dragon Production
- RANDOM
- Studio Cosmos
- Seion Studio
- Maki Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akuemon about?
A fortuneteller tells Hidari Taisho that he must hunt down 1000 foxes in order to conquer the country. So Akuemon, who is disliked by everybody, is hired to do the foxhunting. In response, the foxe...
Who directed Akuemon?
Akuemon was directed by Hidehito Ueda.
How long is Akuemon?
Akuemon has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Akuemon released?
Akuemon was released on July 16, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Akuemon?
The main cast of Akuemon includes Konami Yoshida, Masatô Ibu, Kenichi Ogata, Kenichi Ono, Yuri Amano.