The Tale of The Princess Kaguya(2013)
かぐや姫の物語
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Synopsis
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) is a animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Isao Takahata, released on November 23, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto and Kengo Kora. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 2,037 ratings.
- Director:
- Isao Takahata
- Writers:
- Riko Sakaguchi, Isao Takahata, Isao Takahata
- Producers:
- Yoshiaki Nishimura, Seiichiro Ujiie
- Cinematographer:
- Keisuke Nakamura
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO, Mitsubishi, dentsu, Walt Disney Japan, d-rights
- Budget:
- $49,300,000
- Revenue:
- $24,366,656
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya before you stream it.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.
Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer
Trailer
UK Trailer
Trailer
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya [Official US Trailer]
Trailer
THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA | Official Trailer (Japanese)
Trailer
Official US Teaser Trailer
Teaser
Running Away
Clip
Going Outside
Clip
Blossoms
Clip
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aki Asakura
as The Princess Kaguya (voice)
Takeo Chii
as Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Ōna / Narrator (voice)
Kengo Kora
as Sutemaru (voice)
Atsuko Takahata
as Lady Sagami (voice)
Tomoko Tabata
as Menowarawa (voice)
Shinosuke Tatekawa
as Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)
Takaya Kamikawa
as Prince Ishitsukuri (voice)
Hikaru Ijūin
as Minister of the Right Abe (voice)
Ryudo Uzaki
as Grand Counselor Otomo (voice)
Shichinosuke Nakamura
as The Emperor (voice)
Isao Hashizume
as Prince Kuramochi (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Isao Takahata, written by Riko Sakaguchi, Isao Takahata and Isao Takahata, produced by Yoshiaki Nishimura and Seiichiro Ujiie.
Explore more Animation titles
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 2,037 ratings.
You may also like
Scarlet
2025
Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess
2013
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
1999
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams
2007
Barbie Mariposa
2008
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess
2012
The Little Mermaid
1989
The Girl from the Other Side
2023
Raya and the Last Dragon
2021
Welcome to Smelliville
2021
Cinderella and the Secret Prince
2018
Barbie: Princess Charm School
2011
Frozen
2013
Howl's Moving Castle
2004
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
2023
A Tooth Fairy Tale
2025
The Princess and the Goblin
1991
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
1994
Mai Mai Miracle
2009
Legend of the Millennium Dragon
2011
Movies similar to The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Acorn Princess
2020
Silent Möbius
1991
New Initial D the Movie: Battle Digest
2022
Pink: Water Bandit, Rain Bandit
1990
Keifuku-san
2017
Kero Kero Keroppi's Three Musketeers
1991
Cria!
1976
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
2010
Hrytsko’s Easter Eggs
1995
Der Froschkönig
2008
Engimon
2018
Milky Panic: Twelve
2018
Der gestiefelte Kater
2009
Dornröschen
2009
Die Gänsemagd
2009
Macross Frontier: Labyrinth of Time
2021
Robotica*Robotics
2010
Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom
1994
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning
2023
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
2018
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of The Princess Kaguya online?
+
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
+
The main cast of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) includes Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kengo Kora and Atsuko Takahata. The film was directed by Isao Takahata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of The Princess Kaguya released?
+
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was released on November 23, 2013 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya worth watching?
+
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 2,037 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
+
Yes. The official The Tale of The Princess Kaguya trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.