Animation History
The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.
Directed by
Katsuhiro Otomo
Saori Hayami
Owaka (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
Oume (voice)
Masakazu Morita
Matsuyoshi (voice)
Nobutoshi Canna
Head clerk (voice)
Kokoa Amano
Owaka (young) (voice)
Tarō Ishida
Tsurunosuke (voice)
Hajime Iijima
Owaka's Father (voice)
Tadahisa Saizen
Fireman (voice)
Masaaki Emori
Matchmaker (voice)
Ruiki Sato
Matsukichi (young) (voice)
Ryuji Aigase
Sadakichi (voice)

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