Higan (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, Higan is an animation and science fiction film directed by Yasushi Muraki, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. An injured man lies completely still in a hospital room with doctors hovering at his bedside, appearing serene and peaceful as he slowly succumbs to death. However, in his own mind, memories of a recent battle vividly flash by. Thoughts of death and chaos haunt him, even in his final moments.
Who’s in it. Higan stars Naoki Imamura as Captain (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Command A/Doctor A (voice) and Keiichiro Yamamoto as Command B/Doctor B.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Higan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Higan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higan tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Higan (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Higan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Higan worth watching?
- Higan holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Higan?
- Higan stars Naoki Imamura, Mayumi Tanaka and Keiichiro Yamamoto.
- When was Higan released?
- Higan was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.