Manga! (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film

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Released in 1994, Manga! is an animation and documentary film, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. BBC's 1994 documentary on the manga and anime phenomenon that was just starting to hit the UK at the time, and its origins in Japan. Presented by Jonathan Ross.

Who’s in it. Manga! stars Jonathan Ross as Self - Presenter, Helen McCarthy as Self, Hayao Miyazaki as Self and Buichi Terasawa as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manga! page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Manga! (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manga! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Manga!?
Manga! stars Jonathan Ross, Helen McCarthy, Hayao Miyazaki, Buichi Terasawa and Katsuhiro Otomo.
When was Manga! released?
Manga! was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.