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Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-

2026 · Film · 119 min

  • Animation
  • Drama

Plot

Paris in the early 20th century. Fujiko dreams of becoming a painter despite expectations of marriage, while Chizuru, born into a samurai family, longs to study ballet. Reunited in Paris after meeting as children, they support each other and move toward their dreams.

About Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-

Paris ni Saku Étoile, also known as L'étoile de Paris en fleur, or Samurai Ballerina, is a Japanese original anime film directed by Gorō Taniguchi and produced by Arvo Animation. It is written by Reiko Yoshida, features character designs by Yū Yamashita based on Katsuya Kondō's original designs, and music by Takayuki Hattori. It premiered in Japan on March 13, 2026, distributed by Shochiku. The film's theme song is "Kaze ni Noru" performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai.

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Cast

  • Ami ToumaFujiko Tsuguta (voice)
  • Lina ArashiChizuru Sonoi (voice)
  • Taichi SaotomeRouslan (voice)
  • Matsuya OnoeChuu Wakabayashi (voice)
  • Mugi KadowakiOlga (voice)
  • Kenjiro TsudaShoichi Yajima (voice)
  • Akihiro KakutaEnzo (voice)
  • Kaori NazukaJoan (voice)
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