Story of BAMBOO
Based on the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Kaguya Hime was the daughter of a wealthy bamboo cutter and a prodigy in music. After too many men admiring her beauty, she decided to clear her head when she meets Saku. Who gives her a vision of an ancient kingdom on the moon and begins to wonder why she has them. She'll encounter dragons, handsome princes, and other magical creatures along the way.
Characters
Kaguya-Hime- The virtuoistic, friendly, calm youngest and adoptive daughter of Sena and Nagatane. All of her life, she was dazzled by music. She can play any instrument known to man. After a while, she begins to wonder where did she come from after she ran into Saku.
VA: Pom Klementieff
Sena and Nagatane- Kaguya-Hime's peasant adoptive parents who found Kaguya as a baby. Eventually, after her adoption, they became rich after finding gold and selling bamboo. Their both protective of their children when it comes to instant marriage.
VA: Amy Hill and Keone Young
Tomoyoshi- Kaguya's eldest adoptive sibling. He supports Kaguya of her musical dreams, hoping to raise money for the family, besides selling bamboo.
VA: Dante Basco
Moriie- Kaguya's older adoptive brother. He's not much of a musician, but he does sing beautifully.
VA: Ross Butler
Hinu and Ine- Kaguya's older twin sisters. They finished each other's sentences and they both are geisha dancers.
VA: Both by Grey Griffin
Saku- A Kitsune Fox who is Kaguya's guardian. She's comedic, sassy, and protective.
VA: Brenda Song
Koreyoshi- A mysterious Japanese lord who is fascinated by her music. He also seems to have a dark secret.
VA: Jackie Chan
Prince Nakauji- One of Kaguya's 3 love interests. He didn't want to spend all of his life in the royal castle of Miyabetsu. He sneaks off to find the love of his life.
VA: Johnny Yong Bosch
Princess Niku- Prince Nakauji's younger sister, who quickly became best friends with Kaguya. She joins her brother so he won't get hurt.
VA: Lana Condor
Riyo- Niku's pet snow monkey who joins them on their journey.
The Yamaoka Brothers- The five songs of the Emperor of the Yamaoka Kingdom, who all want to marry Kaguya for her beauty.
VA: Tom Kenny, Ben Diskin, and Ludi Lin
Emperor Yamaoka- The emperor of the Yamaoka Kingdom. Who wants his sons to marry Kaguya.
VA: Alan Tudyk
King and Queen Tsukimi- A weary couple of the moon kingdom, who long for their daughter's return.
VA: Alan Muraoka(King Hayao) Kelly Hu(Queen Tsukimi)
Onis- A group of demon beast who tried to steal Kaguya as a baby, their also the same creatures who gave Nagatane his scar.
The Shell Dragon- A powerful dragon who guarded the cowlry shelled necklace.
VA: Clancy Brown.
Kappa- A group of turtle-like creatures who help Kaguya along the way.
Tanuki- A couple of mischevous shapeshifting raccoons who bamboozle Kaguya along the way.
Songs
You are A Song- A song about growing up to be the best musician in town.
I'm Going- When Kaguya starts her quest to figure out who she is.
A Shine on US- During the Moon Festival, where shows off her singing.
Cutting the Trees- The villain finding the girl and killing her.
I Heard the Moon- Final song.
