

The first theatrical release, titled Bonobono, opened in theaters on 1993-11-13. The film has since been broadcast on domestic television in Japan, including on broadcast satellite channels such as NHK BS-2. The film has been released on VHS and DVD in Japan, including in a "no cut" edition.

Toshiko Fujita
Bonobono
Lead
Yusaku Yara
Araiguma-kun

Chikao Ohtsuka
Araiguma-kun's father

Kazuo Kumakura
Kuzuri-kun's father

Sakiko Uran
Kuzuri-kun

Yuko Sasaki
Higuma-san
Mayumi Kumagai
Kohiguma-kun
Mikio Igarashi
Bonobono's father
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mikio Igarashi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Bonobono is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”