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Colorful

Original title: Karafuru
  • 2010
  • TV-14
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.7K
YOUR RATING
Colorful (2010)
Adult AnimationAnimeHand-Drawn AnimationSlice of LifeAnimationDramaFantasyMystery

A sinful spirit is granted the opportunity to prove worthy for rebirth, inhabiting the body of a student who killed himself.A sinful spirit is granted the opportunity to prove worthy for rebirth, inhabiting the body of a student who killed himself.A sinful spirit is granted the opportunity to prove worthy for rebirth, inhabiting the body of a student who killed himself.

  • Director
    • Keiichi Hara
  • Writers
    • Eto Mori
    • Miho Maruo
  • Stars
    • Kumiko Asô
    • Chris Ayres
    • Greg Ayres
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Keiichi Hara
    • Writers
      • Eto Mori
      • Miho Maruo
    • Stars
      • Kumiko Asô
      • Chris Ayres
      • Greg Ayres
    • 21User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Kumiko Asô
    Kumiko Asô
    • Makoto's Mom
    • (voice)
    Chris Ayres
    Chris Ayres
    • Principal
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Christopher Ayres)
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    Greg Ayres
    Greg Ayres
    • Makoto Kobayashi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Clint Bickham
    • Saotome
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Pura Pura
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Kalin Coates
    Kalin Coates
    • Kids at Snack Store
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Keiji Fujiwara
    Keiji Fujiwara
      Rina Hidaka
      • Classmate
      • (voice)
      Jingi Irie
      • Saotoe
      • (voice)
      Brittney Karbowski
      Brittney Karbowski
      • Shoko Sano
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Mark Laskowski
      Mark Laskowski
      • Doctor
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      Brent Marshall
      • Worker at Gomensoro
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      David Matranga
      David Matranga
      • Mr. Sawada
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Michael
      • Purapura
      • (voice)
      Akina Minami
      • Hiroka Kuwabara
      • (voice)
      Aoi Miyazaki
      Aoi Miyazaki
      • Shoko Sano
      • (voice)
      Carli Mosier
      • Makoto's Mother
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Akiyoshi Nakao
      Akiyoshi Nakao
      • Mitsuru Kobayashi
      • (voice)
      • Director
        • Keiichi Hara
      • Writers
        • Eto Mori
        • Miho Maruo
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      User reviews21

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      10manilameem

      Colourful :-)

      Some movies are never worth to write a review, I learned that today!

      Second Chance.........

      We all wish that, to have a second chance to renew our life again.But do we really get that?Probably never.All we get to run in a new way, not looking behind.Road is pretty big right?

      This movie made me regret on what I did to my life, my failure, my hope, everything.

      Again it made me feel that nothing is never over.We have to live on.Doesn't matter roads we have passed were broken.We still need to keep walking!

      "No need to kill yourself when you are already dead" :-)

      Hence, I continued to live like a Zombie from now on........
      6themaninthemask-62778

      alot of potential but falls flat

      The overall concept is a a really great idea, but is not executed very well story and dialogue wise, as alot of characters feel archetypal and unlikeable and the story is very predictable. I will say some of the animation and scenes in this movie are great, i especially like the beginning scene and it's the most memorable thing about this movie. I just wish it was less surface level and explored it's themes and characters more.
      9ebiros2

      Outstanding production

      Based on the novel, by Eto Mori, Colorful is made by the veteran animation director Keiichi Hara. The movie was a project suggested by Sunrise's president Kenji Uchida to director Hara, and took five years in the making, beginning from their first meeting.

      The movie is absolutely stunning in its production. I give lot of credit to director Hara for all the attention to details he's put in. His experience shows, and his clout in collecting the best talent is also evident in the people he's gathered to make this movie.

      You really need to see this movie to appreciate the story, and the artistry. Never since the days of original Disney's animation, have an old school animation movie made with such high level of artistry.

      This is a modern day classic, and worth every minute of your time to see it.
      7andreashadjoullis

      A flawed yet enjoyable film.

      This movie does have it's issues. For example the story is rather predictable and the protagonist at times it a bit too unlikable, however this doesn't stop this movie from being entertaining.
      9manishjoshimj

      We don't know which colors are real and true to overselves. Being colourful is good!

      Great movie regarding mental health💫 and commitng suicide. Simply people who die by suicide don't want to end life they just want to end pain but it only passes the pain to people who cares for you. People are no just monochromatic, they all have so many colors...it's fine to have many beautiful colors, ugly colors... And it's good to be colorful!!

      All I learnt is that one good thing can change everything for someone, just have to good side of life.... 🌼

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      • Quotes

        Saotoe: Even if many hateful things happen, it'll be fine if we live the moment.

      • Connections
        Featured in Anime Abandon: Colorful: Weird, Experimental and Wonderful (2021)
      • Soundtracks
        Tadaima, Sayonara Shita Sekai

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      • Release date
        • August 21, 2010 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Official sites
        • Official site (Japan)
        • Sunrise (Japan)
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • Sắc Màu
      • Production companies
        • Ascension
        • Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV)
        • Sunrise
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      Box office

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      • Gross worldwide
        • $3,921,769
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      Tech specs

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      • Runtime
        • 2h 6m(126 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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