The Colours Within

In Naoko Yamada’s colourful anime, a trio of teen outsiders form a band, enabling them to escape the challenges of everyday life.

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Credits

  • Director

    Naoko Yamada

  • Screenwriter

    Reiko Yoshida

  • With

    Sayu Suzukawa, Akari Takaishi, Taisei Kido

  • Japan 2024. 101min

  • Courtesy of

    Courtesy of Anime Limited

  • Language

    Japanese

    With English subtitles

  • Certificate

    Suitable for ages 10+

Introduction

Shy Totsuko sees people as colours. She’s attracted to fellow pupil Kimi’s blue aura, but becomes confused when her crush unexpectedly leaves school. Her search for Kimi finds Totsuko joining an unlikely trio and their experiences soon teach them some valuable life lessons. Naoka Yamada (Liz and the Blue Bird, A Silent Voice) finds expressive ways to capture teen life, employing a rich and colourful palette that conveys the subtlety of each character’s emotional journey.

Justin Johnson

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to our BFI 25 & Under scheme for a chance to get £5 tickets to all screenings and events.

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