Belle = Ryû to sobakasu no hime

Author

Mamoru Hosoda

Call Number

• DVD ANIMATION (CEN, OSH)

Languages

In Japanese or English, with optional English or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

English voices: Chace Crawford, Manny Jacinto, Kylie McNeill, Hunter Schafer.

Publication Information

Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory

Physical Description

1 videodisc (122 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPA rating: PG; for thematic content, violence, language and brief suggestive material.

Summary

Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U," a massive virtual world, she escapes into the online persona of Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious "beast" and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 2021.

Bonus features: The making of Belle ; A conversation with director Mamoru Hosoda ; The music of Belle ; Hosoda draws Belle ; scene breakdowns ; Finding the voice of Belle.