The Adventures of Kotetsu (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Adventures of Kotetsu is an action, comedy and animation film directed by Yuji Moriyama, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. While walking through the streets of Tokyo, Linn Suzuki comes across a strange device sticking up from the sidewalk. Suddenly, she is set upon by thugs and is helped by a beautiful stranger who takes them all down. It seems young Linn has fled Deep Kyoto from her cruel mistress and has traveled to Edo where she hopes to find her long lost brother, who was last seen working for the Kuon Detective Agency. By chance, this stranger happens to be Miho Kuon and lets Linn stay with her (nicknaming her Kotetsu, or Little Tetsu after her brother, Tetsujin). However, a mysterious agency called the Syndicate are after Miho and Linn is now in the thick of things.
Who’s in it. The Adventures of Kotetsu stars Yuko Miyamura as Kotetsu, Kikuko Inoue as Kuon Miho, Kae Araki as Azami and Shin-ichiro Miki as Mukai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Adventures of Kotetsu 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 The Adventures of Kotetsu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adventures of Kotetsu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adventures of Kotetsu (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Adventures of Kotetsu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Adventures of Kotetsu worth watching?
- The Adventures of Kotetsu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adventures of Kotetsu?
- The Adventures of Kotetsu stars Yuko Miyamura, Kikuko Inoue, Kae Araki, Shin-ichiro Miki and Masami Kikuchi.
- When was The Adventures of Kotetsu released?
- The Adventures of Kotetsu was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.