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Bubble

Original title: Baburu
  • 2022
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
9.4K
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Bubble (2022)
In a Tokyo where gravity has broken, a boy and a girl are drawn to each other...
The story is set in Tokyo, after bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world.
Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families, acting as a battlefield for parkour team battles as they leap from building to building.
Hibiki, a young ace known for his dangerous play style, makes a reckless move one day and plummets into the gravity-bending sea.
His life is saved by Uta, a girl with mysterious powers. The pair then hear a unique sound audible only to them.
Why did Uta appear before Hibiki? Their encounter leads to a revelation that will change the world.
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After bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world. Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their familie... Read allAfter bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world. Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families.After bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world. Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families.

  • Director
    • Tetsurô Araki
  • Writers
    • Gen Urobuchi
    • Renji Ooki
    • Naoko Satou
  • Stars
    • Jun Shison
    • Riria.
    • Mamoru Miyano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    9.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tetsurô Araki
    • Writers
      • Gen Urobuchi
      • Renji Ooki
      • Naoko Satou
    • Stars
      • Jun Shison
      • Riria.
      • Mamoru Miyano
    • 106User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Jun Shison
    Jun Shison
    • Hibiki
    • (voice)
    Riria.
    • Uta
    • (voice)
    Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano
    • Shin
    • (voice)
    Yûki Kaji
    Yûki Kaji
    • Kai
    • (voice)
    Tasuku Hatanaka
    • Denki Ninja Leader
    • (voice)
    Sayaka Senbongi
    Sayaka Senbongi
    • Usagi
    • (voice)
    Ryôta Ôsaka
    • Isozaki
    • (voice)
    Wataru Hatano
    • Osawa
    • (voice)
    Marina Inoue
    Marina Inoue
    • Undertaker Leader
    • (voice)
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    • Kanto Mad Lobster
    • (voice)
    Alice Hirose
    Alice Hirose
    • Makoto
    • (voice)
    Zach Aguilar
    Zach Aguilar
    • Hibiki
    • (voice: English version)
    Chris Jai Alex
    Chris Jai Alex
    • Mad Lobster Leader
    • (voice: English version)
    Bill Butts
    Bill Butts
    • Mad Lobster Member A
    • (voice: English version)
    Jalen K. Cassell
    • Osawa
    • (voice: English version)
    Sean Chiplock
    • Denki Ninja Member A
    • (voice: English version)
    Amar Kumar Dang
    Robbie Daymond
    Robbie Daymond
    • Kai
    • (voice: English version)
    • Director
      • Tetsurô Araki
    • Writers
      • Gen Urobuchi
      • Renji Ooki
      • Naoko Satou
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews106

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    7Mindflayer24

    Pretty good!

    To be honest, for most part of the movie, I didn't even understand what was happening but I was still latched on to the screen because it was that interesting to watch. The visuals and cinematography were amazing too. Watch it in the highest resolution possible for maximum enjoyment. It's not a ground breaking movie, but it was pretty good. For casual watching, this can be on top of your lists! It was mesmerizing. Unlike some of the reviews here which say animation was bad, it was the opposite for me. It was only the animation which kept me hooked to the screen else I might have dropped it pretty soon. This however doesn't mean the storyline was utter trash, it was okay but I expected a much better storyline though. Overall, it's pretty fun for a one time watch!! Not to mention the bgm was pretty nice too, indeed it will be as it was made by the G. O. A. T Hiroyuki Sawano who has worked on many successful projects. WIT studio also did an amazing job at animating this.
    6Jithindurden

    Stunning visuals, bland story

    Visually stunning from start to finish. They made sure that even if most people don't like this film, the animation will make everyone captivated. The plot is just a post-apocalyptic Little Mermaid from the opposite perspective which they remind us again and again in an attempt to make sure no one, I mean absolutely no one misses the reasoning behind their choices. Even with such attention to detail in animation and sound effects, the film manages to be bland a lot. Despite its blandness, they did manage to make the animation itself work in the narrative a lot to make it worthwhile too. It's really a mixed bag where if you like the animation you may like it.
    7Sharknun1

    Eye candy

    Animation in this is something out of this world, the colors are beautiful. Everything about animation was amazing. I am so sad that story is mess and charachters are not developed or special in any way.
    6Snootz

    Interesting to watch, but senseless story

    The graphics, visuals and "choreography" are interesting and fun to watch and keep your attention all the way through, but in the end the story is a letdown. No rhyme, reason, or point to this movie. The characters are semi-interesting but not deeply developed.

    This is just basic action / adventure anime with a pseudo-romantic story thrown in. It seems the writers / directors were trying to say something, but it never really comes across as being very important. Basically it's just a fairy tale without a lesson to be learned.

    I give it 6 stars for being interesting to watch, but it came very close to receiving a "mediocre 5". But had to give it an extra point for good graphics.
    7Movi3DO

    For such caliber, it was still a disappointment

    Coming into 2022, this anime was one of my most anticipated movies. We have the director of Attack on Titan Season 1-3 and Death Note, WIT studio, writer of Fate/Zero, and the composer of Attack on Titan coming together to make this sci-fi action thriller.

    Let's get the obvious out of the way. The animation was breathtakingly gorgeous. There was never a boring shot. Every single frame and motion was jaw-droppingly beautiful. WIT studio poured their heart out to make this masterpiece of animation. Just like in other anime from WIT like Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, the close-up animation of character's face was distinctly angelic. Those moments were special, and I'm still in awe.

    However, sadly the story did not deserve such godlike animation. There's a blend of Little Mermaid, spiral, bubbles, and parkour. Unfortunately these elements did not work out very well. The first half of the movie felt like it was going nowhere. The characters were mostly uninteresting, which made the emotional scenes less impactful. The encompassing theme of this movie just did not land.

    Overall, I don't think it's bad, as I still had a good time, but with this much power dedicated to make this supposedly masterpiece, Bubble was still a disappointment. 7-7.5/10.

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    • Trivia
      Uta means "to sing a song" in Japanese.
    • Quotes

      Hibiki: Today I realized something. How do I put it? The person I always thought I was wasn't really me. After meeting you, I became myself for the first time.

    • Soundtracks
      Bubble feat. Uta (TeddyLoid Remix)
      Performed by Eve

      Written by Eve

      Arrangement by TeddyLoid

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • French
      • Italian
      • English
      • Spanish
      • German
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Burbujas
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Story (II)
      • Wit Studio
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $509,309
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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