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Belle
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Belle

You are no longer alone.
76
User Score891 ratings
TMDB 7.616+20212h 1mJapanese
AnimationScience FictionFantasy

Synopsis

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Director
Mamoru HosodaFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Studio Chizu12 production companies
Release
July 16, 2021Released
Box Office
$64M

Top Cast

8 of 24
Kaho Nakamura
Kaho Nakamura
Suzu Naito / Belle (voice)
Ryo Narita
Ryo Narita
Shinobu Hisatake (voice)
Shota Sometani
Shota Sometani
Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice)
Tina Tamashiro
Tina Tamashiro
Ruka Watanabe (voice)
Lilas Ikuta
Lilas Ikuta
Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice)
Ryoko Moriyama
Ryoko Moriyama
Yoshitani (voice)
Michiko Shimizu
Michiko Shimizu
Kita (voice)
Fuyumi Sakamoto
Fuyumi Sakamoto
Okumoto (voice)

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Nov 11, 2025

Belle reimagines Beauty and the Beast as a tender exploration of identity, pain, and self-acceptance in the digital age. Suzu, a shy girl haunted by trauma, finds freedom through her virtual persona, Belle, whose voice reconnects her to the world she once feared. When she encounters the mysterious Beast, their bond becomes a mirror of their hidden wounds and longing to be understood. Through breathtaking visuals and emotionally charged music, Belle captures the struggle between hiding and healing. In the end, it reminds us that true courage lies not in perfection — but in daring to be seen as we are. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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