The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks

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Released July 19, 2014

Overview

A fantasy inspired by the legend of Urashima Taro, who is said to have spent decades living in an undersea realm. Set on the Shonai Peninsula in Kagawa Prefecture, it presents a dream-like depiction of a young man's recovery from the death of a friend. University student Taro nearly drowns in the sea on a visit home but is rescued by his close hometown friend Masahiko, who instead loses his own life. Taro is wracked with guilt. Then one day, a strange girl named Mizuki appears before him.

Runtime

1h 34m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

竜宮、暁のきみ


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

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