Yamataro Comes Back (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Yamataro Comes Back is an animation film directed by Osamu Tezuka, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. After losing his parents, a young bear named Yamataro is chained as an attraction of a small kiosk near a train station. There he is encouraged by a C-62 train to runaway from the humans and become free.
Who’s in it. Yamataro Comes Back stars Eiko Yamada as Young Yamataro (voice), Hiroshi Takemura as Yamataro (old, voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Shi-roku (voice) and Kenichi Ogata as Kuro (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Yamataro Comes Back has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yamataro Comes Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yamataro Comes Back tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yamataro Comes Back (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yamataro Comes Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yamataro Comes Back worth watching?
- Yamataro Comes Back holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yamataro Comes Back?
- Yamataro Comes Back stars Eiko Yamada, Hiroshi Takemura, Hitoshi Takagi, Kenichi Ogata and Miki Ito.
- When was Yamataro Comes Back released?
- Yamataro Comes Back was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.