

Liz and the Blue Bird
“The truth will break your heart.”
In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.
Where to watch Liz and the Blue Bird in United States
Click a service to open Liz and the Blue Bird there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Liz and the Blue Bird streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Plex | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel | — |
About Liz and the Blue Bird
Liz and the Blue Bird is a 2018 Japanese-language animation, drama and music film directed by Naoko Yamada. The cast is led by Atsumi Tanezaki, Nao Toyama, Ayaka Asai. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
Liz and the Blue Bird was produced by Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, and Bandai Namco Arts and made in Japan. It was released on April 21, 2018, and carries a U certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Naoko Yamada
- Writers
- Reiko Yoshida
- Release date
- April 21, 2018
- OTT release
- December 15, 2022
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Bandai Namco Arts
Liz and the Blue Bird cast & crew
Liz and the Blue Bird was directed by Naoko Yamada and written by Reiko Yoshida.
The cast features Atsumi Tanezaki as Mizore Yoroizuka (voice), Nao Toyama as Nozomi Kasaki (voice), Ayaka Asai as Hazuki Katou (voice), Tomoyo Kurosawa as Kumiko Oumae (voice), Chika Anzai as Reina Kousaka (voice), and Yuichi Nakamura as Masahiro Hashimoto (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kensuke Ushio, cinematography is by Kazuya Takao, and it was produced by Shinichi Nakamura and Riri Senami.
Is Liz and the Blue Bird worth watching?
Liz and the Blue Bird holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 156 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and music, Liz and the Blue Bird is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Liz and the Blue Bird
In United States, you can stream Liz and the Blue Bird on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 15, 2022.
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Cast of Liz and the Blue Bird

Atsumi Tanezaki
Mizore Yoroizuka (voice)

Nao Toyama
Nozomi Kasaki (voice)

Ayaka Asai
Hazuki Katou (voice)

Tomoyo Kurosawa
Kumiko Oumae (voice)

Chika Anzai
Reina Kousaka (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura
Masahiro Hashimoto (voice)

Conomi Fujimura
Natsuki Nakagawa (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai
Noboru Taki (voice)

Shiori Sugiura
Ririka Kenzaki (voice)

Miyu Honda
Liz (voice)

Moe Toyota
Sapphire 'Midori' Kawashima (voice)

Houko Kuwashima
Satomi Niiyama (voice)
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Liz and the Blue Bird — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Liz and the Blue Bird in United States?
Liz and the Blue Bird is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Liz and the Blue Bird on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Liz and the Blue Bird is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Liz and the Blue Bird in?
Liz and the Blue Bird is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Liz and the Blue Bird?
Liz and the Blue Bird runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Liz and the Blue Bird rated?
Liz and the Blue Bird is rated U. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 156 ratings.
▸When did Liz and the Blue Bird release on OTT?
Liz and the Blue Bird became available digitally on December 15, 2022.










