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The Colors Within

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Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true 'colors'?
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Critics Consensus

Exuberant in both its palette and sound, The Colors Within gets the band together to deliver a kaleidoscopic celebration of human connection.

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Ren Scateni Sight & Sound Nov 6, 2025
What makes The Colors Within a queer story, and one that perfectly exemplifies the significance of a chosen family, is its compassionate portrayal of young people who defy societal norms and expectations. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Feb 28, 2025
4/5
There are no big dramas, save for a call up to the office for skipping a school trip. Reiko Yoshida’s script instead foregrounds sincere friendship and the joyful mechanics of songwriting. Go to Full Review Josh Slater-Williams Little White Lies Feb 24, 2025
4/5
The film’s finale absolutely hits with the power of a dodgeball to the face that still makes you beam uncontrollably. Go to Full Review Kayla Chu InBetweenDrafts Jul 25, 2025
10/10
'The Colors Within' is an extraordinary entry in Yamada’s work. Go to Full Review Ferdosa Muses of Media Jul 24, 2025
4.5/5
Naoko Yamada and Reiko Yoshida’s collaborations always yield outstanding results, and The Colors Within is no exception. It is vibrant and emotionally satisfying. Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent InSession Film Jul 11, 2025
D
There are fleeting glimpses of emotion, but the overall result still rings dull and hollow when the credits roll to an admittedly decent song. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jordan Aug 22, 2025 It was a good movie with good music but I couldn't understand the plot at all. See more Gabriella Jun 17, 2025 Beautiful movie with beautiful music. The animation is really pretty and crisp. Nothing about the movie I didn’t enjoy (: See more Luis G Feb 2, 2025 Beautifully animated, wonderful story and music. A must see!! See more Shreya Jan 31, 2025 Loved it! Great music. See more Philip A. Jones (SonicPAJ) Jan 31, 2025 Great wholesome movie. Slow paced but the likeable characters and their journey was worth it. The art direction and surprisingly great music really sell this as a unique experience. Good dub too. The main character sounded like my little cousin. See more Susan Jan 31, 2025 Uplifting storyline, beautiful colors and characters! See more Read all reviews
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Naoko Yamada

Director

Sayu Suzukawa

Totsuko Higurashi

Akari Takaishi

Kimi Sakunaga

Taisei Kido

Rui Kagehira

Yui Aragaki

Sister Hiyoko

Yasuko

Saku Momochi

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Synopsis Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true 'colors'?
Director
Naoko Yamada
Producer
Yoshihiro Furusawa, Genki Kawamura, Eunyoung Choi, Wakana Okamura, Kohei Sakita
Screenwriter
Reiko Yoshida
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Story Inc., Science Saru
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Anime, Music
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2025
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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