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Nitaboh

2004 · 100 min Animation History Music
8.2 / 10 · TMDB

At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title NITABOH 仁太坊―津軽三味線始祖外聞
Year 2004
Country Japan
Genre Animation, History, Music
Director Akio Nishizawa
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.2/10 (15 votes)

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Nitaboh is a very strong film rated 8.2/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2004 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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