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Nitaboh

2004·Movie
1h 40min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.
Japanese Historical AnimeBiographical DramaMusical JourneyOvercoming AdversityInspiring StoryCultural HeritageComing-of-AgeEmotional & PoignantTraditional MusicVisually Evocative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Nitaboh worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Nitaboh?

1 h 40 min

Nitaboh runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Nitaboh based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Nitaboh in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.