Wish Upon the Pleiades (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, Wish Upon the Pleiades is an animation film directed by Shouji Saeki, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Subaru is a young girl who discovers that her best friend Aoi is part of magical group trying to gather engine fragments so that a little being from Pleiades can return to his home. Subaru considers joining them as she was chosen by the Pleiadian, president of this afterschool club. A collaboration between Gainax and the car maker Subaru.
Who’s in it. Wish Upon the Pleiades stars Natsumi Takamori as Subaru, Saki Fujita as Nanako, Ayuru Ohashi as Aoi and Yui Makino as Hikaru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wish Upon the Pleiades has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wish Upon the Pleiades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wish Upon the Pleiades tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wish Upon the Pleiades (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wish Upon the Pleiades change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wish Upon the Pleiades worth watching?
- Wish Upon the Pleiades holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wish Upon the Pleiades?
- Wish Upon the Pleiades stars Natsumi Takamori, Saki Fujita, Ayuru Ohashi, Yui Makino and Kanako Tateno.
- When was Wish Upon the Pleiades released?
- Wish Upon the Pleiades was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.