Tamako chan and Kokkubo (2015)
A whimsical Japanese fantasy in which a cookie-obsessed girl tumbles into an animated world and forges an extraordinary bond with its inhabitants.
Tamako chan and Kokkubo - Movie Information
- Original Title: たまこちゃんとコックボー
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Sho Kataoka
- Type: Movie
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 28, 2015 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: Tamako chan to Kokkubo (JP)
- Production Countries: Japan
Tamako chan and Kokkubo - Plot
Hiyoko Hoshino (Aika Hirota) dreams of becoming a princess of the cookie world. One day, she is sucked into a donut hole and arrive in an animated world. She meets a girl named Tamako-chan and the creature Kokkubo. Hiyoko Hoshino visits the animation world everyday, but Tamako-chan dwells in Hiyoko Hoshino's body. Then, Tamako-chan enters this world and they begin to live in turns.
Tamako chan and Kokkubo - Trailer
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Tamako chan and Kokkubo - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sho Kataoka
Main Cast
- Aika Hirota
- Keisuke Aku
- Kotone Shiina
- Keiko Horiuchi
- Kanji Tsuda
Writers
- Sho Kataoka
Tamako chan and Kokkubo - FAQs
What is Tamako chan and Kokkubo about?
Tamako chan and Kokkubo follows Hiyoko Hoshino, a girl who dreams of ruling a cookie kingdom. She falls through a donut hole into an animated world, befriends a girl named Tamako-chan and a creature called Kokkubo, and the two girls eventually begin sharing Hiyoko's body, living in each world in turns.
Who directed Tamako chan and Kokkubo?
Tamako chan and Kokkubo was directed and written by Sho Kataoka. The film was released in Japan on March 28, 2015, and blends live-action sequences with an animated fantasy world in a distinctive hybrid storytelling style.
Who are the main actors in Tamako chan and Kokkubo?
The film stars Aika Hirota as the lead character Hiyoko Hoshino, alongside Keisuke Aku as Aesop, Kotone Shiina as Hina Hoshino, Keiko Horiuchi as Suzumeko Hoshino, and Kanji Tsuda as Torio Hoshino.
When was Tamako chan and Kokkubo released?
Tamako chan and Kokkubo had its theatrical release in Japan on March 28, 2015. The film is also known by its Japanese title たまこちゃんとコックボー and the alternative romanized title Tamako chan to Kokkubo.
What language is Tamako chan and Kokkubo in?
Tamako chan and Kokkubo is a Japanese-language film produced in Japan. The original title is たまこちゃんとコックボー, and the dialogue is entirely in Japanese, reflecting its domestic production and theatrical release.
Where can I watch Tamako chan and Kokkubo online?
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Is Tamako chan and Kokkubo based on a true story?
No, Tamako chan and Kokkubo is not based on a true story. It is an original fantasy film written and directed by Sho Kataoka, featuring an imaginative premise in which a young girl enters an animated world through a donut hole and shares her existence with a new companion.
What are movies similar to Tamako chan and Kokkubo?
If you enjoyed Tamako chan and Kokkubo, you might also like other fantasy adventure films. Titles sometimes recommended alongside it include Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers (1987), Futurama: Bender's Game (2008), and A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989), all of which blend fantastical worlds with genre storytelling.
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