Hotarubi no Mori e
One hot summer day a little girl gets lost in an enchanted forest of the mountain god where spirits reside. A young boy appears before her, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear. And so a wondrous adventure awaits...
Cast & Crew
Takahiro Omori
Takahiro Omori (大森 貴弘, Ōmori Takahiro) (born June 25, 1965) is a Japanese animator, storyboard writer, and director. He has directed many anime series, including Fancy Lala, Koi Kaze, Gakuen Alice, Hell Girl, Natsume's Book of Friends, Baccano!, Durarara!! and Samurai Flamenco. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takahiro Omori, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Cast
Ayane Sakura
1994
Hayato Taya
1990
Hiroki Goto
1985
Izumi Sawada
Kanehira Yamamoto
1977
Koki Uchiyama
1990
Kumiko Tashiro
Mami Uchida
Reviews
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By cinemacollector219 • Aug 04, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed 'Hotarubi no Mori e'. The film has a good balance of entertainment and substance, with quality acting and a well-crafted narrative. Recommended for sure.
Great film!
By filmenthusiast529 • Aug 04, 2025
A solid film that showcases good storytelling and acting. 'Hotarubi no Mori e' is well-paced and engaging, making for an enjoyable viewing experience.