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Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-
9.0 / 10• 2026•NR• Japanese
AnimationDrama
Storyline
Paris in the early 20th century. Fujiko dreams of becoming a painter despite expectations of marriage, while Chizuru, born into a samurai family, longs to study ballet. Reunited in Paris after meeting as children, they support each other and move toward their dreams.
Cast & Crew
Ami Touma
Fujiko Tsuguta (voice)
Lead
Lina Arashi
Chizuru Sonoi (voice)
Taichi Saotome
Rouslan (voice)
Mugi Kadowaki
Olga (voice)
Matsuya Onoe
Chuu Wakabayashi (voice)
Akihiro Kakuta
Enzo (voice)
Kenjiro Tsuda
Shoichi Yajima (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Kunie Sonoi (voice)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Goro Taniguchi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur- is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
