Ringing Bell
Chirin is an innocent though adventurous young lamb whose carefree life on the farm comes to an abrupt end when a wolf murders his mother. Confused and angry, Chirin pursues the wolf into the mountains, seeking revenge. The laws of nature are brutal, however, and hatred alone won't be enough to avenge the loss of his mother. Only the strong survive in the wild, and obtaining that strength may change Chirin forever.
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About Ringing Bell
Ringing Bell is a 1978 Japanese-language animation, drama and family film directed by Masami Hata. The cast is led by Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Seizo Kato. It has a runtime of 0h 46m.
Ringing Bell was produced by Sanrio and made in Japan. It was released on March 11, 1978, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Masami Hata
- Release date
- March 11, 1978
- OTT release
- May 18, 2016
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Sanrio
Ringing Bell cast & crew
Ringing Bell was directed by Masami Hata.
The cast features Akira Kamiya as Chirin (voice), Minori Matsushima as Baby Chirin (voice), Seizo Kato as Wolf (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Narrator (voice), and Taeko Nakanishi as Chirin's Mother (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Iwao Yamaki and it was produced by Tsunemasa Hatano and Shintaro Tsuji.
Is Ringing Bell worth watching?
At 0h 46m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, Ringing Bell is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on May 18, 2016.
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Cast of Ringing Bell
Akira Kamiya
Chirin (voice)
Minori Matsushima
Baby Chirin (voice)
Seizo Kato
Wolf (voice)
Hitoshi Takagi
Narrator (voice)
Taeko Nakanishi
Chirin's Mother (voice)
Ringing Bell — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ringing Bell in United States?
Ringing Bell is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Ringing Bell in?
Ringing Bell is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ringing Bell?
Ringing Bell runs 0 hours 46 minutes (46 minutes).
▸What is Ringing Bell rated?
Ringing Bell is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 43 ratings.
▸When did Ringing Bell release on OTT?
Ringing Bell became available digitally on May 18, 2016.
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