A visually dazzling sci-fi fairy tale of grief and healing. A silenced girl finds her voice in a boundless virtual world, bridging the gap between digital masks and raw human vulnerability to save a wounded soul.
Belle
竜とそばかすの姫
"You are no longer alone."
Director:
Mamoru Hosoda
Cast:
Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani, Tina Tamashiro, Lilas Ikuta
Drama
Animation
Science Fiction
Music
Box Office:
$63,501,160
Belle - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
TheBallroomDance
ThesequencewhereBelleandtheDragonfloatanddanceinhisruinedcastleisadirect, nearframe-by-framehomagetotheiconicballroomsequencefromDisney's1991BeautyandtheBeast[1.10].
Covering his face in shame
When Belle enters a forbidden area of the castle, the Dragon yells at her to leave, then covers his face in shame and despair. This intentionally mirrors the Beast's reaction in the West Wing scene of the Disney classic.
Rose Motifs
Roses are prominently featured around the Dragon's castle in 'U', paying tribute to the enchanted rose that serves as a ticking clock and central symbol in the original fairytale.