My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin(2025)
Eu e Meu Avô Nihonjin
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin Synopsis
Noboru is a 10-year-old boy in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to find out more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, his grandfather agrees to tell his story. As Noboru delves into his family history, he discovers he has an uncle he’s never heard about.
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin (2025) is a animation and drama film directed by Celia Catunda, released on September 4, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Ken Kaneko, Pietro Takeda, Kazue Akisue and Edson Kameda. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Celia Catunda
- Writers:
- Rita Catunda, Oscar Nakasato
- Production:
- PinGuim Content, Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal
- Status:
- Released
My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin (2025) Trailer
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Kaneko
as Hideo (voice)
- Pietro Takeda
Pietro Takeda
as Noboru (voice)
- Kazue Akisue
Kazue Akisue
as Shizue (voice)
Edson Kameda
as Hideo 1940 (voice)
- Fabio Matsuoka
Fabio Matsuoka
as Hideo 1920 (voice)
Li Martins
as Shizue 1920/1940 (voice)
Luiza Porto
as Kimie (voice)
- Pedro Galvão
Pedro Galvão
as Beto (voice)
- Alice Barion
Alice Barion
as Laura (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Celia Catunda, written by Rita Catunda and Oscar Nakasato.
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin online?
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin?
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The main cast of My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin (2025) includes Ken Kaneko, Pietro Takeda, Kazue Akisue, Edson Kameda and Fabio Matsuoka. The film was directed by Celia Catunda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin released?
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin was released on September 4, 2025 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin worth watching?
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My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin (2025) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin?
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