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Belle (2021)

7.7 | Jul 16, 2021 (JP) | Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Music | 02:01
Budget: N/A | Revenue: 63 501 160

You are no longer alone.

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay, Original Story
Producer
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Theme Song Performance, Main Title Theme Composer
Casting Director
Key Animation
Key Animation
Sound Director, Sound Recordist, Original Music Composer, Music Director
Background Designer
Key Animation

Cast

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

Reviews

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Alunauwie
7 | 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)