The Colors Within is a fantasy animated film that released earlier this year in the United States on January 24, 2025. Don’t miss out on this beautiful story of a girl named Totsuko who has the unique ability to see the “colors” of others. Watch as she forms a band with two new friends in this coming-of-age film.
- Official English Trailer
- Plot of The Colors Within
- English Voice Dub Cast
The Colors Within, a fantasy animated film directed by Naoko Yamada.
The film released in Japan on August 30, 2024 and later released in the Unites States on January 24, 2025.
Totsuko has the unique ability to see the “colors” of others. Of all the “colors” she can see, her classmate Kimi’s “color” is the most beautiful, the most vibrant, and the most exciting of all! In order to befriend her, Totsuke forms a band with her and Rui, an enthusiastic theremin player. On a remote island, practicing in a church, music brings together these three colorful souls, stirring up new feelings, in the heartfelt coming-of-age film.
Staff Members of The Colors Within
The members of staff that worked on the film, The Colors Within includes:
Screenplay written by Reiko Yoshido (The Cat Returns, Ride Your Wave)
Soundtrack Composer – Kensuke Ushido (A Silent Voice and DanDaDan)
Character Design & Animation Director – Takashi Kojima (The Heike Story, Ride Your Wave)
Original Character Design – DaisukeRichard
The Colors Within is produced by STORY inc. Production and Science SARU.
Watch the Official English Trailer of The Colors Within here!
Plot of The Colors Within
The plot of The Colors Within, is stated on gkids.com as:
Totsuko is a high school students with the ability to see the “colors” of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at anold church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true “colors”?
Here is a slideshow of images from the animated film, A Color Within.
English Dub Voice Cast
The English dub voice cast of The Colors Within includes:
Libby Rue voices Totsuko Higurashi
Kylie McNeill voices Kimi Sakunaga
Eddy Lee voices Rui Kagehira
Hinano Kuzukawa vioces as Saku
Eden Harker voices Shiho
Maxine Wanderer voices Sumika
Lani Minella voices Kimi’s Grandmother
Colleen Clinkenbeard voices Rui’s Mother
Debi Derryberry voices Totsuko’s Mother
Noelle McGrath voices Headmistress
Susanne Blakeslee voices Sister Juri
Stephanie Sheh voices Ballet Instructor
Eileen Stevens voices Sister Hiyoko
The three lead voice actors, Libby Rue, Kylie McNeill, and Eddy Lee will voice their characters & sing new English adaptations of the film’s songs!
Closing Thoughts…
The animated film, A Color Within, looks utterly beautiful. Sadly, I didn’t get a chance to catch it in theaters, but I’m hoping it’ll be released on dvd or streaming sometime in the near future! I love coming-of-age stories, and this one envokes feelings of hope and friendship that create a cozy experience that makes for a must watch film!
I love the idea that the main character can see the “colors” of everyone around her. It makes me wonder what kind of color I would have if I lived in this world.
Thanks as always for reading my blog,
Jessica Mohan
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