Budori Gusuko
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2012
- Season
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Original creator
- Kenji Miyazawa
- Music
- Ryouta Komatsu
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
1h 46m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals79%Classic Literature73%Historical60%Male Protagonist60%Anthropomorphism20%
MOVIEFINISHED2012 SUMMER6.1 / 10 AniList score
The Life of Budori Gusuko
グスコーブドリの伝記• Guskou Budori no Denki (2012)
Synopsis
The fairy tale follows a young man named Guskou in the Tohoku forests of northeastern Japan in the 1920s. After an onslaught of droughts and natural disasters, Guskou is forced to leave his home and search for a better life elsewhere. Guskou joins a group of scientists at the Ihatov Volcano Department, which deals with the same natural disasters that drove Guskou from his home. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 28% of 754 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 highest-rated film of 2012, and #34 most popular film of 2012 on AniList.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 3.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1K have finished it.
As a 106-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially animals, classic literature, historical, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kenji Miyazawa
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Character design
- Marisuke Eguchi
- Music
- Ryouta Komatsu
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Life of Guskou Budori, Guskou Budori no Denki (1998)
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The Life of Budori Gusuko FAQ
How long is The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko runs 106 minutes (1 h 46 min).
Is The Life of Budori Gusuko finished?
Yes. The Life of Budori Gusuko has finished airing — the final episode aired July 7, 2012.
Is The Life of Budori Gusuko based on a other source?
Yes. The Life of Budori Gusuko adapts the other source by Kenji Miyazawa.
Who animated The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Gisaburou Sugii.
Where can I watch The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.