Nitaboh (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2004, Nitaboh is an animation, music and history film directed by Akio Nishizawa, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. At a young age, Nitaroh is stricken with an illness that leaves him blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind travelling shamisen player. In time with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of the Tsugaru style of shamisen play.
Who’s in it. Nitaboh stars Takateru Murata as Nitaboh (Child), Akio Otsuka as Santaro, Hiroaki Hirata as Tomekichi and Masako Katsuki as Tamana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Nitaboh sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nitaboh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nitaboh tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nitaboh (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nitaboh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nitaboh worth watching?
- Nitaboh holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nitaboh?
- Nitaboh stars Takateru Murata, Akio Otsuka, Hiroaki Hirata, Masako Katsuki and Satoshi Hino.
- When was Nitaboh released?
- Nitaboh was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.