Still grieving his mother, young Mahito discovers a talking heron that lures him into a mysterious, abandoned tower. There, he enters a fantastical world filled with strange creatures and new friends. Mahito embarks on a magical adventure, searching for his stepmother and uncovering truths about himself and the world, learning to navigate loss with wonder and courage.
The Boy and the Heron
Runtime: 2 Hours 4 Minutes
Audience Rating: 8.9/10
Critics Rating: 9.7/10
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure and Anime
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: 08 December 2023
OTT Release Date: 2024-06-25
Original Language: Japanese
Production House: Studio Ghibli, Toho Company, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners and Nippon Television Network
Distributor: GKIDS
Page Last Updated On: 04 December 2025
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