

Brave Story
2006, Japanese. Directed by Koichi Chigira.
Are you brave enough to change your fate?
Jr. High School Student Wataru and his friends like playing in an abandond building and looking for ghosts. However it seems he is not the only one. Another mysterious student Mitsuru shows Wataru that there is a magical door to another world where one can go and get the Goddess of Fortune to grant one wish! When tragedy strikes Wataru's family he decides to open the door for himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Brave Story
Brave Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 May 2006.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 May 2006
- Original title
- ブレイブ ストーリー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ichiro Okouchi
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What Brave Story is based on
Brave Story is based on Brave Story, a 2003 novel by Miyuki Miyabe.
Novel · 2003
Brave Story
By Miyuki Miyabe
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Brave Story: quick answers
Is Brave Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Brave Story?
Brave Story runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Brave Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Brave Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Brave Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Brave Story yet.
Which OTT platform is Brave Story on?
Brave Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 May 2006. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brave Story?
If you liked Brave Story, try Modest Heroes, Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World, The Girl from the Other Side.
Who directed Brave Story?
Brave Story (2006) was directed by Koichi Chigira and stars Takako Matsu, Eiji Wentz, Shirō Itō.
What is Brave Story based on?
Brave Story is based on Brave Story, a 2003 novel by Miyuki Miyabe.