Fire Tripper (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Fire Tripper is a fantasy and animation film directed by Motosuke Takahashi, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A massive gas explosion in modern-day Tokyo throws 17-year-old Suzuko back in time — 500 years into the past and into a death-strewn battlefield. Rescued from lecherous bandits by the young warrior Shukumaru, Suzuko struggles to untangle the time lines. Slowly she begins to understand the strange force that has exiled her, and how it relates to her own mysterious past. Shukumaru and Suzuko tackle mystery, tragedy and disaster as time unravels amidst the roaring flames of past and present.
Who’s in it. Fire Tripper stars Yu Mizushima as Shukumaru (voice), Tessyo Genda as Akauma, Mayumi Tanaka as Shuuhei and Sumi Shimamoto as Suzu Suzuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fire Tripper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire Tripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire Tripper tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire Tripper (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire Tripper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire Tripper worth watching?
- Fire Tripper holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire Tripper?
- Fire Tripper stars Yu Mizushima, Tessyo Genda, Mayumi Tanaka, Sumi Shimamoto and Akiko Tsuboi.
- When was Fire Tripper released?
- Fire Tripper was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.