Tsubasa and Hotaru (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Tsubasa and Hotaru is an animation and romance film directed by Chiaki Kon, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Tsubasa to Hotaru follows 15-year-old Tsubasa Sonokawa, a young student—and renowned stalker? After one very romantic gesture by a popular upperclassman, she falls head over heels for who she believes to be her one true love. Unfortunately, love can be deceiving, as her feelings are soon proven to be one-sided; the upperclassman directly tells her that she’s annoying and that she needs to stop bothering him. How's that for some tough love?
Who’s in it. Tsubasa and Hotaru stars Kanae Itou as Tsubasa Sonokawa (voice), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Aki Hidaka (voice), Takahiro Sakurai as Yuuma Toba (voice) and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Sugiyama (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tsubasa and Hotaru has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tsubasa and Hotaru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tsubasa and Hotaru tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tsubasa and Hotaru (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tsubasa and Hotaru change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tsubasa and Hotaru worth watching?
- Tsubasa and Hotaru holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tsubasa and Hotaru?
- Tsubasa and Hotaru stars Kanae Itou, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takahiro Sakurai, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Satomi Sato.
- When was Tsubasa and Hotaru released?
- Tsubasa and Hotaru was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.