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Botchan (1980) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details

198070 minAnimationDramaOfficial Studio Trailer

Botchan at a Glance

Botchan is a 1980 animation and drama film from director Yoshio Takeuchi, with a cast led by Hideki Saijo, Akira Kume and Gorō Naya. It is 1 hour 10 minutes long and premiered on June 13, 1980. Botchan has a TMDB rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes.

ScreenplayYoshiyuki Fukuda
CountryJapan
Release StatusReleased
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Storyline & Synopsis

Botchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment - never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and with a landlord who constantly tries to sell him worthless antiques. While on a fishing trip to boost his spirits, Botchan suspects Hotta, his one friend in the village, as the cause of all of his misery. But this is just beginning of his problems - During a meeting to discuss the students' disrespectful behavior towards Botchan, the proposed punishment is surprisingly mild despite the severity of the acts. Yet, Botchan's suspected adversary defends him. Were the other faculty members lying about Hotta? Botchan may soon discover the truth, for when evidence of the dean's activities surface, Botchan and Hotta must team up to corner the dean in his own scandalous game. Based on Natsume Soseki's 1906 novel, which was one of Japan's best-selling books.

Production Studios:MadhouseFuji Television NetworkTokyo Movie Shinsha
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Frequently Asked Questions About Botchan

When was Botchan released?

Botchan was released on June 13, 1980.

What is the runtime of Botchan?

Botchan has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Botchan?

Botchan stars Hideki Saijo as Botchan (voice), Akira Kume as Narrator (voice), Gorō Naya as Yamaarashi (voice) and Ichiro Nagai as Tanuki (voice). The cast also includes Isamu Tanonaka, Joji Yanami, Masako Nozawa and Miyoko Aso.

Who directed Botchan?

Botchan was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi. The screenplay is credited to Yoshiyuki Fukuda.

What genre is Botchan?

Botchan is listed on TMDB as a mix of animation and drama.

What is the TMDB score of Botchan?

On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.5/10 from 4 votes.

What movies are similar to Botchan?

Movies TMDB recommends alongside Botchan include Steve (2025), Dead Poets Society (1989), Freedom Writers (2007), Brave the Dark (2025) and Won't Back Down (2012).

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