Napping Princess (2017)

There's a reason why I can see in dreams

Napping Princess (2017) poster

Japan, 2020, a few days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Although she should be studying for her final exams, Kokone, a schoolgirl who lives in a small town with her widowed father, a mysterious and talented mechanic, falls asleep often, anywhere, anytime, entering, over and over, a dream-world where a squad of fantastic motorized contraptions fights against magic, a world close to reality where she will find out the keys of her true past.

Director: Kenji Kamiyama
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yoko Shimomura
Cinematography: Koji Tanaka
Production: Signal.MD, Production I.G, KADOKAWA, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Warner Bros. Japan, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Horipro, Hulu Japan, Bandai, VAP, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, KDDI, Lawson Entertainment, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Nishinippon Broadcasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Anime Fantasy Worlds, Societal Effects of Technology, Magical Time Travel and Paradoxes, Time Traveler: Magical Path, Portal to the Enchanted World

Keywords

dreams, virtual reality, magic, autopilot, mecha, based on manga, schoolmates, stuffed toy, dream world, anime, father daughter relationship, sidecar, tablet computer

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Napping Princess about?
Japan, 2020, a few days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Although she should be studying for her final exams, Kokone, a schoolgirl who lives in a small town with her widowed father, a mysterious and talented mechanic, falls asleep often, anywhere, anytime, entering, over and over, a dream-world where a squad of fantastic motorized contraptions fights against magic, a world close to reality where she will find out the keys of her true past.
Who directed Napping Princess?
Napping Princess was directed by Kenji Kamiyama.
Who stars in Napping Princess?
Napping Princess stars Mitsuki Takahata, Yosuke Eguchi, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Rie Kugimiya, Tomoya Maeno, Wataru Takagi.
How long is Napping Princess?
Napping Princess has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Napping Princess?
Napping Princess is a Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was Napping Princess produced?
Napping Princess was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Napping Princess?
The themes of Napping Princess include: Anime Fantasy Worlds, Societal Effects of Technology, Magical Time Travel and Paradoxes, Time Traveler: Magical Path, Portal to the Enchanted World.