Typhoon Noruda (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.5

Typhoon Noruda poster

Released in 2015, Typhoon Noruda is an animation and science fiction film directed by Yojiro Arai, running about 27 minutes.

What it’s about. As an unexpected typhoon bears down on a small tropical island, a group of students trapped at school find themselves forced to put aside their personal issues and work together. Not only to save themselves, but possibly the lives of everyone on the planet!

Who’s in it. Typhoon Noruda stars Shuhei Nomura as Shuichi Azuma (voice), Daichi Kaneko as Kenta Saijou (voice), Kaya Kiyohara as Noruda (voice) and Hideki Kojima as Kanzaki-sensei (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Typhoon Noruda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Typhoon Noruda page.

If you liked it. Fans of Typhoon Noruda tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Typhoon Noruda (2015)?
In CA, Typhoon Noruda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Typhoon Noruda worth watching?
Typhoon Noruda holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Typhoon Noruda?
Typhoon Noruda stars Shuhei Nomura, Daichi Kaneko, Kaya Kiyohara, Hideki Kojima and Lynn.
When was Typhoon Noruda released?
Typhoon Noruda was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.