A tale of otherworldly beauty and celestial secrets unfolds in this new take on Japan’s oldest folktale. 

Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music, fantasy, and contemporary animation. 

Set in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi, the story unfolds as a live performance marrying original music with Yamashita’s signature style of polished visuals, emotive pacing, and dynamic 3D camerawork to boldly transform this classic tale for a new generation. 

(Source: Netflix, edited)

In a world just a little further in the future, one night, Iroha, a caring and highly skilled high school girl, picks up Kaguya,
a princess from the moon. At Kaguya's invitation, the energetic and unconventional, the two decide to become live streamers (liver) in the virtual world "Tsukuyomi." As the girls deepen their bond through music, their destinies begin to unfold.
 
This is the story of "Princess Kaguya" as no one has ever seen it before. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

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