Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion is a documentary film directed by Toshiro Uratani, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Yasuo Ōtsuka was the mentor of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, the man who taught them to feel the joy of animation. As the supervising animator of their films and through the creation of superb scenes such as Lupin leaping from turret to turret in Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Ōtsuka made the impossible believable, and touched people’s emotions. To look back at the many works he was involved in is to review the history of Japanese animation after WWII. This film is a must for anime fans who want to learn how Japanese animation evolved.
Who’s in it. Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion stars Yasuo Otsuka as himself, Hayao Miyazaki as himself, Isao Takahata as himself and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto as Himself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion?
- Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion stars Yasuo Otsuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.
- When was Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion released?
- Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.