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NiNoKuni

Seen it?

2019 | 106 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and action fans.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Adapted from the video game series of the same name, NiNoKuni follows high school peers Yuu and Haru who must travel between two separate yet parallel worlds to help save their childhood friend, Kotona, whose life is in danger. In this magical quest complicated by love, the three teens will be tasked with making the ultimate choice.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose

  • Kento YamazakiYuu (voice)
  • MackenyuHaru (voice)
  • Mei NaganoAsha / Kotona (voice)
  • Koichi YamaderaBalton (voice)
  • Yuki KajiDanpa (voice)
  • Masatô IbuFlander-ou (voice)
  • Kenjiro TsudaGabalas (voice)
  • Tsuyoshi MuroOjiisan (voice)
  • Maaya SakamotoSaki / Versa (voice)
  • Mamoru MiyanoYoki (voice)