Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki (2025): cast, story & where to watch
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Released in 2025, Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki is an animation film directed by Hiroshi Aoyama, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A historical film depicting the youth of Saint Shinran, founder of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism, during the turbulent times between the late Heian and early Kamakura periods, about 850 years ago.
Who’s in it. Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki stars Takahiro Sakurai as Shinran (young) (voice), Ryotaro Sugi as Shinran (old) (voice), Hiroshi Naka as (voice) and Tsuyoshi Koyama as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki worth watching?
- Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki?
- Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki stars Takahiro Sakurai, Ryotaro Sugi, Hiroshi Naka, Tsuyoshi Koyama and Daisuke Hirakawa.
- When was Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki released?
- Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.