Paris ni Saku Étoile (2026)

Original title

パリに咲くエトワール

Directed by

Gorō Taniguchi

Genre

drama film

Country

Japan

Rated

G

Rating

9.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Japanese girl trains in both ballet and sword fighting in early 20th-century Paris. She works to become a professional dancer while her art is shaped by memories of war.

slower-pacedmeditativebittersweetgracefulmelancholicvisually detaileddetermined

What happens

Paris ni Saku Étoile, also known as L'étoile de Paris en fleur, or Samurai Ballerina, is a Japanese original anime film directed by Gorō Taniguchi and produced by Arvo Animation. It is written by Reiko Yoshida, features character designs by Yū Yamashita based on Katsuya Kondō's original designs, and music by Takayuki Hattori. It premiered in Japan on March 13, 2026, distributed by Shochiku. The film's theme song is "Kaze ni Noru" (風に乗る; 'Ride the Wind') performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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