The Boy and the Beast vs The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.9/10 for The Boy and the Beast). The Boy and the Beast is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 17m. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is the older of the two (2013 against 2015). Both are animation, drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya| The Boy and the Beast | The Tale of The Princess Kaguya | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 2h 17m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Isao Takahata |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Kengo Kora, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Isao Hashizume |
Synopsis
The Boy and the Beast
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
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.
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