Traveling 'Daru' (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, Traveling 'Daru' is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Ushio Tazawa, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. After being rushed to a flight by her mother at the airport, a young girl loses her most prized possession, a plush toy named Daru. Awakened by the girl's tears, Daru sets forth on a grand adventure to find her, crossing continents, communicating with animals and statues alike, and even making a new caterpillar friend along the way. As time passes, will Daru ever be reunited with his beloved owner?
Who’s in it. Traveling 'Daru' stars Risa Mizuno as (Voice) and Akie Shimada as (Voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Traveling 'Daru' has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Traveling 'Daru' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Traveling 'Daru' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Traveling 'Daru' (2012)?
- In US, Traveling 'Daru' is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Traveling 'Daru' worth watching?
- Traveling 'Daru' holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Traveling 'Daru'?
- Traveling 'Daru' stars Risa Mizuno and Akie Shimada.
- When was Traveling 'Daru' released?
- Traveling 'Daru' was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.