Rudger
main character
MOVIE
6.9
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 15, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Studio Ponoc
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Momose
- Original creator
- A.F. Harrold
- Music
- Kenji Tamai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
1h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Foreign79%Male Protagonist79%Kids79%Female Protagonist79%Primarily Child Cast60%Urban Fantasy60%Snowscape20%Found Family20%
overview details
Synopsis
Born from a young girl’s imagination, Rudger is a boy no one can see who lives in a world where imaginations can live and be eaten by others. The Imaginary is an extraordinarily touching and beautiful hand-drawn fantasy film in which Rudger and his new friends in “The Imaginaries Town” embark on an adventure no one can see at the risk of the futures and fates of those they love. (Source: Studio Ponoc)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Imaginary?
Probably, if you enjoy fantasy, especially stories with foreign, male protagonist, kids.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 44% of 1.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 highest-rated film of 2023.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.3% of viewers drop it.
As a 108-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- A.F. Harrold
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Momose
- Music
- Kenji Tamai
If you like The Imaginary
The Imaginary FAQ
How long is The Imaginary?
The Imaginary runs 108 minutes (1 h 48 min).
Is The Imaginary finished?
Yes. The Imaginary has finished airing — the final episode aired December 15, 2023.
Is The Imaginary based on a other source?
Yes. The Imaginary adapts the other source by A.F. Harrold.
Who animated The Imaginary?
The Imaginary was animated by Studio Ponoc and directed by Yoshiyuki Momose.
Where can I watch The Imaginary?
The Imaginary is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.