Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
What the audience says
Children Who Chase Lost Voices earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 820 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 116 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
Should you spend 1h 56m on it?
1h 56m of Japanese animation with an adventure streak, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 820 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 56m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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