Short Peace (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Short Peace is an animation film directed by Hiroaki Ando, running about 68 minutes. “A four-film omnibus that features four short anime films all themed around Japan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traveler is confronted by spirits in an abandoned shrine; a story of honor and firefighting in ancient Japan; a white bear defends the royal family from a monstrous red demon; ragtag soldiers battle a robotic force in futuristic Japan.
Who’s in it. Short Peace stars Aoi Yuki as Beauty (segment "Tsukumo") (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Samurai (segment "Tsukumo") (voice), Takeshi Kusao as Frog (segment "Tsukumo") (voice) and Saori Hayami as Owaka (segment "Hi no yôjin") (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Short Peace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Short Peace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Peace tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Peace (2013)?
- In US, Short Peace is available to stream on HiDive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Short Peace worth watching?
- Short Peace holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Peace?
- Short Peace stars Aoi Yuki, Koichi Yamadera, Takeshi Kusao, Saori Hayami and Masakazu Morita.
- When was Short Peace released?
- Short Peace was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.