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Mika Katagiri wants her band to perform at the upcoming local festival. However, complications arise. Their keyboardist, Jun, refuses to play, and their stage has been cancelled. Refusing to give up, Mika and her band strive to find a way to play at the festival, using any means necessary.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | カナリア 〜この想いを歌に乗せて〜 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Romance, Music, Animation |
| Director | Keitaro Motonaga |
| Runtime | 26 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs the narrative not on grand events, but through small, meaningful details: nervous finger-tapping on a guitar, a stubborn gaze, silent understanding between friends. He explores the theme of youthful idealism, where a canceled gig feels like the end of the world, and works with the chaos that forges genuine camaraderie.
What lingers after the credits is a warm, slightly nostalgic feeling for a world where the size of the stage matters less than the sincerity of the chord struck. It’s a gentle reminder of music's simple power. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Keitaro Motonaga
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On a quiet evening, to fully immerse in the vibe of youth and music.
🎭 Cast
Chiwa Saito
Mai Hoshino (voice)
Yui Horie
Madoka Otowa (voice)
Mika Kanai
Mika Katagiri (voice)
Taiki Matsuno
Yōhei Hozumi (voice)
Yukiko Mannaka
Ayana Saeki (voice)
Akio Takahashi
Ryōta Sugiyama (voice)
Kouki Harasawa
Yūji Yahagi (voice)
Kumiko Nishihara
Sena Yahagi (voice)
Satomi Korogi
Eri Hozumi (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Megumi Chigasaki (voice)
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