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Blue Giant

Released Oct 8, 2023 2h 0m Drama Music Anime List
100% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 97% Audience Score 50+ Ratings Dai Miyamoto's life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A former high school basketball player, Dai picks up a saxophone and begins practicing day and night, determined to become one of the greatest of all time. He leaves his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, but soon finds the life of a professional musician is not for the faint of heart. His passion eventually wins over the cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, and after Dai convinces his friend Shunji to learn the drums, they launch a new jazz trio whose rough sound contains a raw energy that quickly wins attention from local audiences. But what does it take to truly be great? Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Kambole Campbell Empire Magazine Some rather rough animation brings down the otherwise exhilarating Blue Giant, which, in its best moments, transforms jazz music into an otherworldly sensory adventure. Rated: 3/5 Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India The most intriguing and heartening aspect of the film is its laser focus throughout, with no subplots. Rated: 4/5 May 24, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy All that jazz is the defining component of this ofttimes startlingly designed anime. Rated: 3/4 May 5, 2024 Full Review Paula Arantzazu Ruiz Cinemanía (Spain) Shinichi Ishizuka's manga makes the leap to the big screen with a story full of passion for jazz under the direction of Yuzuru Tachiwaka and the music of Hiromi Uehara. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 7, 2024 Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof If you like jazz, 'Blue Giant' is a great gift. And if not, you will still leave the cinema with goosebumps thanks to an exciting story and hypnotic scenes. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Mar 7, 2024 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall This is bold, thrilling, powerfully moving storytelling. Rated: 4/5 Feb 6, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshney It was so moving... I cried! The passion portrayed was reveling. Love this movie enough to get it on DVD. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Mellow Brown The absolute best film I've seen all of 2023 and a perfect theater experience. I couldn't ask for more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Jaden This movie was a journey done so well. The music is amazing and it is a must watch in my opinion. I wish it was playing in more theaters so more people can get exposed to it. Masterpiece! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review TP Absolutely incredible and true to the soul of jazz, passion, and expression. Beautiful abstract animation during climaxing musical moments was truly religious. Can’t recommend enough if you love jazz Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Kyri Absolutely stunning. Beautiful sound track and amazing visuals. Can’t say it enough. Absolutely stunning. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Fandango Customer C Best movie about jazz Ive ever seen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dai Miyamoto's life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A former high school basketball player, Dai picks up a saxophone and begins practicing day and night, determined to become one of the greatest of all time. He leaves his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, but soon finds the life of a professional musician is not for the faint of heart. His passion eventually wins over the cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, and after Dai convinces his friend Shunji to learn the drums, they launch a new jazz trio whose rough sound contains a raw energy that quickly wins attention from local audiences. But what does it take to truly be great?
Director
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Screenwriter
Shinichi Ishizuka, NUMBER 8
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
NUT
Genre
Drama, Music, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2024
Runtime
2h 0m
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