Colorful(2010)
Overview
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed suicide. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was, before his time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Director
Keiichi Hara
Studio
SUNRISE
Cast
Kazato Tomizawa
as Makoto Kobayashi (voice)
Akina Minami
as Hiroka Kuwabara (voice)
Aoi Miyazaki
as Shoko Sano (voice)
Jingi Irie
as Saotome (voice)
Akiyoshi Nakao
as Mitsuru Kobayashi (voice)
Kumiko Aso
as Makoto's Mother (voice)
Katsumi Takahashi
as Makoto's Father (voice)
Michael
as Purapura (voice)
Manatsu Hayashi
as Mao (voice)
Keiji Fujiwara
as Mr. Sawada (voice)
Rokuro Naya
as Principal (voice)
Akiko Yajima
as Child at Candy Store (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
SUNRISE • Ascension
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Colorful?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Colorful (2010).
What is Colorful about?▼
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed suicide. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was, before his time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Who directed Colorful?▼
Colorful was directed by Keiichi Hara and released in 2010. It is a animation, drama, family film.
How long is Colorful?▼
Colorful has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Colorful?▼
The cast of Colorful includes Kazato Tomizawa as Makoto Kobayashi (voice), Akina Minami as Hiroka Kuwabara (voice), Aoi Miyazaki as Shoko Sano (voice), Jingi Irie as Saotome (voice), Akiyoshi Nakao as Mitsuru Kobayashi (voice) and more.
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