Combustible (2012)

Combustible

2012

Animation History

Synopsis

The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.

Credits

Director

Katsuhiro Otomo

Cast

Hajime Iijima as Owaka's Father (voice)

Kokoa Amano as Owaka (young) (voice)

Masaaki Emori as Matchmaker (voice)

Masakazu Morita as Matsuyoshi (voice)

Nobutoshi Canna as Head clerk (voice)

Ruiki Sato as Matsukichi (young) (voice)

Ryuji Aigase as Sadakichi (voice)

Saori Hayami as Owaka (voice)