Hal
Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Hal
Hal is a 2013 Japanese-language animation and romance film directed by Ryotaro Makihara. The cast is led by Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yoko Hikasa, Mamoru Miyano. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Hal was produced by WIT STUDIO, Production I.G, and Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on June 8, 2013, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ryotaro Makihara
- Writers
- Tsutomu Izumi, Tokiko Mega
- Release date
- June 8, 2013
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- WIT STUDIO, Production I.G, Shochiku
Hal cast & crew
Hal was directed by Ryotaro Makihara and written by Tsutomu Izumi and Tokiko Mega.
The cast features Yoshimasa Hosoya as Hal (voice), Yoko Hikasa as Kurumi (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Ryuu (voice), Shinpachi Tsuji as Aranami (voice), Tamio Ohki as Tokio (voice), and Ako Mayama as Tsukiko (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michiru Oshima, cinematography is by Koji Tanaka, and it was produced by George Wada and Yoko Furukawa.
Is Hal worth watching?
Hal holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 0m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and romance, Hal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hal
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Cast of Hal
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Hal (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Kurumi (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Ryuu (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Aranami (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Tokio (voice)
Ako Mayama
Tsukiko (voice)
Hikari Yono
Rumiko (voice)
Showko Tsuda
Mami (voice)
Ikki
Nepali (voice)
Kanami Satou
Megane (voice)
Hiroki Goto
Maru (voice)
Arisa Nishiguchi
Hat (voice)
Hal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hal in United States?
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▸What language is Hal in?
Hal is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hal?
Hal runs 1 hours 0 minutes (60 minutes).
▸What is Hal rated?
Hal is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 127 ratings.
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