Binchō-tan (2006)

Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Bincho-tan, an orphan lives alone in the forest, she always has a piece of coal bonded on her head. Occasionally, she ventures into the town situated near the mountain, in search of work opportunities. In gratitude for her work, the townspeople offer her food as a gesture of appreciation. Bincho-tan leads a challenging life, but her joyful and warm demeanor endears her to those around her, leading her to make new friends. As time goes on, one after another heartwarming stories unfold, Bincho-tan finally illuminates her smile like a happy child.

Cast

Sarah Hauser

Aloe's mother/ Pukashuu / Rentan (voice)

Ai Nonaka

Bincho-tan (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Narrator

Rina Sato

Ren-tan (voice)

Claudia Thompson

Chiku-tan (voice)

Mai Kadowaki

Chiku-tan (voice)

Misato Fukuen

Chiku-rin (voice)

Sakura Nogawa

Kunugi-tan (voice)

Momoko Saito

Aloe (voice)