Nitaboh (2004)
At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.
Director: Akio Nishizawa
Genre: Animation, History, Music
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 21, 2004
Cast
- Takateru Murata - Nitaboh (child) (voice)
- Akio Otsuka - Santaro (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata - Tomekichi (voice)
- Masako Katsuki - Tamana (voice)
- Satoshi Hino - Nitaboh (adult) (voice)
- Rokuro Naya - Osyo (voice)
- Ikuko Tani - Itako (voice)
Screenplay
- Akio Nishizawa (Screenplay)
- Kazuo Daijo (Original Story)
Music: Makoto Kuriya
Production: WAO World
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
anime, shamisen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nitaboh about?
- At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.
- Who directed Nitaboh?
- Nitaboh was directed by Akio Nishizawa.
- Who stars in Nitaboh?
- Nitaboh stars Takateru Murata, Akio Otsuka, Hiroaki Hirata, Masako Katsuki, Satoshi Hino, Rokuro Naya.
- How long is Nitaboh?
- Nitaboh has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Nitaboh?
- Nitaboh is a Animation, History, Music film.
- Where was Nitaboh produced?
- Nitaboh was produced in Japan.