The Life of Guskou Budori
1h 25m·Drama, Family, Animation·
A young boy named Guskou lives in the countryside with his parents and little sister. A string of droughts and other natural disasters tear the family apart, and Guskou is forced to leave home and seek his fortunes on his own. Driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of his poor countrymen, he eventually joins a group of scientists called the Ihatov Volcano Department; he takes part in scientific projects to fight the natural disasters that drove him from his home.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| KKatsunari MinenoBudori Gusuko (voice) | Budori Gusuko (voice) |
 Akio OtsukaSilk Master (voice) | Silk Master (voice) |
 Fumihiko TachikiKidnapper (voice) | Kidnapper (voice) |
| KKazuomi IkedaDoctor Kūbō | Doctor Kūbō |
 Machiko WashioOkami-san | Okami-san |
| MMasamichi SatoBudori's Father (voice) | Budori's Father (voice) |
 Mieko NobusawaBudori's Mother (voice) | Budori's Mother (voice) |
| NNobuko ShinokuraNeri Gusuko (voice) | Neri Gusuko (voice) |
 Taro IshidaRed Beard (voice) | Red Beard (voice) |
 Minami TakayamaBudori Gusuko (young) / Neri Gusuko (young) (voice) | Budori Gusuko (young) / Neri Gusuko (young) (voice) |
 Takaya HashiPennen (voice) | Pennen (voice) |