FEATURE FILM

Belle

7.6/10
TMDB931 votes
2021Original: Japanese121 min

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Music
Cast: Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani, Tina Tamashiro, Lilas Ikuta

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Belle

You are no longer alone.

Belle (2021) is a film in the animation, science fiction, drama, music genres. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The cast includes Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani, Tina Tamashiro.

Released
2021-07-16
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
121 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
Studio Chizu, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu, TOHO, KADOKAWA, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, BookWalker, NTT Docomo, Lawson Entertainment, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, movic
Directors
Mamoru Hosoda
Writers
Mamoru Hosoda

Belle cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.6/10 from 931 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

Belle reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a tender exploration of identity, pain, and self-acceptance in the digital age. Suzu, a shy girl haunted by trauma, finds freedom through her virtual persona, Belle, whose voice reconnects her to the world she once feared. When she encounters the mysterious Beast, their bond becomes a mirror of their hidden wounds and longing to be understood. Through breathtaking visuals and…

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Belle reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a tender exploration of identity, pain, and self-acceptance in the digital age. Suzu, a shy girl haunted by trauma, finds freedom through her virtual persona, Belle, whose voice reconnects her to the world she once feared. When she encounters the mysterious Beast, their bond becomes a mirror of their hidden wounds and longing to be understood. Through breathtaking visuals and emotionally charged music, Belle captures the struggle between hiding and healing. In the end, it reminds us that true courage lies not in perfection — but in daring to be seen as we are. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Joogle83

TMDB member review

The Anime Beauty And The Beast RemakeWatched Belle with Actress/Singer Kylie McNeill as Suzu/Belle, Paul Castro Jr. As Kei/Dragon , Bentley Griffin as Tomo/Angel , Jessica DiCicco as Hiro-Chan,Manny Jacinto as Shinobu ,Hunter Schafer as Ruka and Chace Crawford as film is a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast. While not without its flaws, it stands out as a powerful and emotional experience. Kylie McNeill…

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The Anime Beauty And The Beast RemakeWatched Belle with Actress/Singer Kylie McNeill as Suzu/Belle, Paul Castro Jr. As Kei/Dragon , Bentley Griffin as Tomo/Angel , Jessica DiCicco as Hiro-Chan,Manny Jacinto as Shinobu ,Hunter Schafer as Ruka and Chace Crawford as film is a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast. While not without its flaws, it stands out as a powerful and emotional experience. Kylie McNeill delivers an amazing vocal performance as Suzu/Belle, bringing depth and authenticity to the character. The world of U and its portrayal of pop artists remains highly relevant today, especially in the digital age. Once again, Mamoru Hosoda showcases his talent with visually stunning storytelling. I'm already looking forward to his next feature, Scarlet, due out this winter. 8/10.

Questions about Belle

What is Belle about?

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Who stars in Belle?

Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani, Tina Tamashiro, Lilas Ikuta, Ryoko Moriyama. See the cast cards above for character names.

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