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Blue Giant

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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?
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Kambole Campbell Empire Magazine 02/02/2024
3/5
Some rather rough animation brings down the otherwise exhilarating Blue Giant, which, in its best moments, transforms jazz music into an otherworldly sensory adventure. Go to Full Review Ayla Ruby Loud and Clear Reviews 10/20/2024
3.5/5
Based on a manga, Yuzuru Tachikawa’s anime Blue Giant is a sports film and quest for greatness clothed in the music of jazz. Go to Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India 05/24/2024
4/5
The most intriguing and heartening aspect of the film is its laser focus throughout, with no subplots. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/05/2024
3/4
All that jazz is the defining component of this ofttimes startlingly designed anime. Go to Full Review Paula Arantzazu Ruiz Cinemanía (Spain) 03/07/2024
3.5/5
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] Go to Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof 03/07/2024
4.5/5
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] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshney 10/13/2023 It was so moving... I cried! The passion portrayed was reveling. Love this movie enough to get it on DVD. See more Mellow Brown 10/10/2023 The absolute best film I've seen all of 2023 and a perfect theater experience. I couldn't ask for more. See more Jaden 10/10/2023 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! See more TP 10/10/2023 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 See more Kyri 10/10/2023 Absolutely stunning. Beautiful sound track and amazing visuals. Can’t say it enough. Absolutely stunning. See more Fandango Customer C 10/10/2023 Best movie about jazz Ive ever seen. See more Read all reviews
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Yuzuru Tachikawa

Director

Yuki Yamada

Dai Miyamoto

Shôtarô Mamiya

Yukinori Sawabe

Amane Okayama

Shunji Tamada

Shinichi Ishizuka

Writer

NUMBER 8

Screenwriter

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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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