The Boy and the Heron
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
#233 Most Rated#118 Most Popular#14 Most Rated · 2023
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the “long-awaited one.”
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Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
124 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
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Status Distribution
Current
2%·1,019
Planning
27%·16,351
Paused
0%·185
Dropped
0%·116
Completed
71%·43,235
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Hide spoilersFairy Tale92%Coming of Age86%Animals86%Isekai82%Anthropomorphism80%Shapeshifting80%Urban Fantasy79%Philosophy77%Autobiographical74%Male Protagonist72%Adoption68%Tragedy65%Time Manipulation62%Orphan60%Historical60%Rural57%Pregnancy45%Age Regression43%War42%CGI40%Family Life40%Archery32%Bullying26%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Boy and the Heron have?
The Boy and the Heron has 1 episode.
Is The Boy and the Heron finished?
As of now, The Boy and the Heron has finished.
When did The Boy and the Heron start airing?
The Boy and the Heron started airing on July 14, 2023.
What kind of show is The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron is a movie with episodes around 124 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Boy and the Heron premiere?
The Boy and the Heron premiered in Summer 2023.