Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale
2014, Japanese. Directed by Isamu Hirabayashi & Hiroshi Kawamata.
Shimajiro, who helped an injured baby whale Kuu-chan, takes care of Kuu-chan who wants to return to her mother and keeps her in touch. In order to return Ku-chan, who was about to be sent to the aquarium, to her mother, Shimajiro rides on her back and sets out on a journey toward the southern sea.
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Isamu HirabayashiDirector
- Hiroshi KawamataDirector
- Omi MinamiShimajiro Shimano
- Miki TakahashiMimirin / Hana Shimano
- Takumi YamazakiTorippii / Lion Police Officer
- Saori SugimotoNyakkii Momoyama
- Kikuko InoueShimajiro's Mother
- ChafurinShimajiro's Father
- Sayu KubotaSea Fairy
- Naoto NojimaStarfish Man
- Aki SasamoriZota
- Akiko TodaButa
- Minoru InabaGaogao-San
- Nobuo TobitaKankachi
Details
- Released
- 14 March 2014
- Original title
- 劇場版 しまじろうのわお！ しまじろうと くじらのうた
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isamu Hirabayashi, Yuka Osumi
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Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale: quick answers
What should I watch before Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale?
Watch Shimajiro and Fufu's Great Adventure: Save the Seven-Colored Flower! (2013) first.
What comes after Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale?
Next in the series: Shimajiro and the Mother Tree (2015), Shimajiro in Bookland (2016), and Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (2017).
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How long is Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale?
Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
Does Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale on?
Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 2014. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale?
If you liked Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale, try Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie, Lu Over the Wall, Moana.
Who directed Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale?
Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale (2014) was directed by Isamu Hirabayashi and Hiroshi Kawamata and stars Omi Minami, Miki Takahashi, Takumi Yamazaki.