Blue Giant (2023)
Blue Giant is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Blue Giant has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese films never see. It carries a 7.8/10 on TMDB across 103 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 120 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Japanese animation with drama threaded through, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 103 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
High school student Dai Miyamoto has his life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. Picking up a saxophone and leaving his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, Dai will find that the life of a professional musician isn’t for the faint of heart, as he must confront what it truly means to be great.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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