7.5
Belle
竜とそばかすの姫
7.5
Rank
#2196
Popularity
#1456
Members
187.9K
Favorites
1.8K
Synopsis
"U" is a popular social media platform where people can create a virtual persona and start a new life. Among its five billion users, one newcomer is quickly gaining attention: Belle, a beautiful singer whose alluring melodies slowly capture the hearts of the masses. But in this space where everyone hides behind an avatar, curiosity arises over who the mysterious girl truly is. Suzu Naito—a shy girl from the countryside—can no longer sing following past trauma, all her efforts resulting in brea...
Background
Inspired by the 1756 French fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on July 15, 2021 and was received with a standing ovation of 14 minutes. It was the third highest-grossing movie at the Japanese box office in 2021, earning 6.53 billion yen as...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13++
strong
Disturbing themesCentral plot involves child physical abuse by a father, shown through bruises, fear responses, and a climactic confrontation; also depicts parental death and trauma-induced mutism.
moderate
ViolenceFantasy action sequences in the virtual world with chasing, crushing debris, and energy blasts; real-world scenes imply domestic violence without graphic detail but show injuries and terror.
mild
LanguageOccasional mild profanity in subtitles (e.g., 'damn,' 'hell') during high-stress moments.
A visually stunning film about a grieving teen who finds her voice through a virtual persona, while uncovering a darker mystery involving an abused child. The emotional weight of domestic abuse and trauma is handled seriously, making it best for teens ready to discuss those topics.
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FAQ
Belle has 1 episodes.
Belle is currently finished airing.
Belle was produced by Studio Chizu.
Belle aired Jul 16, 2021.
Belle is based on a Original.
A visually stunning film about a grieving teen who finds her voice through a virtual persona, while uncovering a darker mystery involving an abused child. The emotional weight of domestic abuse and trauma is handled seriously, making it best for teens ready to discuss those topics.
