It has been decided that the animated movie "Hosenka" will be available for unlimited viewing on Netflix starting August 29th. Blu-ray/DVD will also be released on August 26th.
The Story Behind Hosenka
"Hosenka" released in October 2025. The story depicts the life and love of an old man sentenced to life imprisonment in his cell, where he meets a balsam flower that can manipulate people's words, and looks back on his past during their "conversation". Director Mugi Kinoshita, who worked on the TV anime "Odd Taxi," and Watsuya Konomoto are teaming up again, and CLAP, who worked on "Movie Love Ponpo-san," is in charge of production.
Cast and Production
Actors such as Kaoru Kobayashi, Junki Totsuka, Hikari Mitsushima, Yoshiko Miyazaki, and Pierre Taki participated as the main cast.
Blu-ray/DVD Release Details
The Blu-ray/DVD comes in a tall case with original illustrations by director Kinoshita. The Blu-ray storage case is decorated with original illustrations by illustrator Kigimura. The Blu-ray also includes bonuses such as a postcard set featuring concept art from the early stages of production by Michinoku Toge, who was in charge of concept art, and a reduced edition of the key item ``Akutsu Pictures''. A number of audio and video bonuses were also prepared, including staff commentary by the main staff, a making-of video with lines from Kaoru Kobayashi and Pierre Taki, and a video of the release commemorative stage greeting. In addition, Pony Canyon's mail order site, Canime, is also selling the regular version of the pamphlet that was sold at theaters when the movie was released.
