My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin
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Noboru is a 10-year-old boy in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to find out more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, his grandfather agrees to tell his story. As Noboru delves into his family history, he discovers he has an uncle he’s never heard about.
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Cast
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Ken Kaneko
Hideo (voice)
Known for
Yakuza Princess
Pietro Takeda
Noboru (voice)
No other roles listed
Kazue Akisue
Shizue (voice)
Also in
Batchan
Amarela
Edson Kameda
Hideo 1940 (voice)
Known for
Elize: Shadows of a Woman
Fabio Matsuoka
Hideo 1920 (voice)
No other roles listed
Li Martins
Shizue 1920/1940 (voice)
Also in
O Sonho de Ser Uma Popstar
A Festa dos Seus Sonhos
Luiza Porto
Kimie (voice)
Also in
Corta Essa, Ninjin
Zuzubaland
Pedro Galvão
Beto (voice)
Also in
Sem Rastro
Alice Barion
Laura (voice)
Also in
Journey with Tarsilinha
Gemini 8
Celia Catunda Director · Rita Catunda Writer Oscar Nakasato Author
First release June 12, 2025 · Produced in Brazil · Languages Japanese, Portuguese
Production
PinGuim Content
Production
Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal
Production
Brazil
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Eu e Meu Avô Nihonjin
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Japanese · Portuguese
Release dates
France · June 12, 2025
Premiere · Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Brazil · September 4, 2025
Limited theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Australia
June 14, 2026 · Premiere · Children’s International Film Festival
Brazil
October 16, 2025 · Theatrical
France
June 11, 2026 · Premiere · Cabourg Film Festival
September 16, 2026 · Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
July 25, 2026 · Premiere · Hong Kong Kids International Film Festival
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