Colorful
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed suicide. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was, before his time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Where to watch Colorful in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open Colorful there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Colorful streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Aniverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel | FOD |
About Colorful
Colorful is a 2010 Japanese-language animation, drama and family film directed by Keiichi Hara. The cast is led by Kazato Tomizawa, Akina Minami, Aoi Miyazaki. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings.
Colorful was produced by SUNRISE and Ascension and made in Japan. It was released on August 21, 2010, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Keiichi Hara
- Writers
- Miho Maruo
- Release date
- August 21, 2010
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- SUNRISE, Ascension
Colorful cast & crew
Colorful was directed by Keiichi Hara and written by Miho Maruo.
The cast features Kazato Tomizawa as Makoto Kobayashi (voice), Akina Minami as Hiroka Kuwabara (voice), Aoi Miyazaki as Shoko Sano (voice), Jingi Irie as Saotome (voice), Akiyoshi Nakao as Mitsuru Kobayashi (voice), and Kumiko Aso as Makoto's Mother (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kow Otani and it was produced by Takashi Ishihara and Hideyuki Tomioka.
Is Colorful worth watching?
Colorful holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 314 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, Colorful is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Colorful
Colorful isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Colorful
Kazato Tomizawa
Makoto Kobayashi (voice)
Akina Minami
Hiroka Kuwabara (voice)
Aoi Miyazaki
Shoko Sano (voice)
Jingi Irie
Saotome (voice)
Akiyoshi Nakao
Mitsuru Kobayashi (voice)
Kumiko Aso
Makoto's Mother (voice)
Katsumi Takahashi
Makoto's Father (voice)
Michael
Purapura (voice)
Manatsu Hayashi
Mao (voice)
Keiji Fujiwara
Mr. Sawada (voice)
Rokuro Naya
Principal (voice)
Akiko Yajima
Child at Candy Store (voice)
Colorful — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Colorful in United States?
Colorful is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Colorful in?
Colorful is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Colorful?
Colorful runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Colorful rated?
Colorful is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 314 ratings.
More like Colorful
