Binchō-tan (2006)
Bincho-tan, an orphan lives alone in the forest, she always has a piece of coal bonded on her head. Occasionally, she ventures into the town situated near the mountain, in search of work opportunities. In gratitude for her work, the townspeople offer her food as a gesture of appreciation. Bincho-tan leads a challenging life, but her joyful and warm demeanor endears her to those around her, leading her to make new friends. As time goes on, one after another heartwarming stories unfold, Bincho-tan finally illuminates her smile like a happy child.
Director:
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Writer:
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
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Sarah Hauser as Aloe's mother/ Pukashuu / Rentan (voice) |
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Ai Nonaka as Bincho-tan (voice) |
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Kikuko Inoue as Narrator |
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Rina Sato as Ren-tan (voice) |
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Claudia Thompson as Chiku-tan (voice) |
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Mai Kadowaki as Chiku-tan (voice) |
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Misato Fukuen as Chiku-rin (voice) |
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Sakura Nogawa as Kunugi-tan (voice) |
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Momoko Saito as Aloe (voice) |
| Writing | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | Screenplay |
| Art | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | Storyboard Artist |
| Directing | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | Director |
| Camera | Masayuki Kawaguchi | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Taku Iwasaki | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Takahito Ekusa | Comic Book |