Modest Heroes

Modest Heroes

Modest Heroes

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Modest Heroes

2018

0h 54m

6.6(184 votes)

Animation

Fantasy

Adventure

Drama

Overview

Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

Website IMDbView

Social & External

Production Companies

TOHO

STUDIO PONOC

dentsu

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Videos & Trailers

6 videos

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

田中泯

Blind Man (voice)

田中泯

Acting

坂口健太郎

Father / Doctor (voice)

坂口健太郎

Acting

オダギリジョー

Invisible Man (voice)

オダギリジョー

Acting

木村文乃

Kanini (voice)

木村文乃

Acting

鈴木梨央

Kanino (voice)

鈴木梨央

Acting

尾野真千子

Mother (voice)

尾野真千子

Acting

Souta Shinohara

Shun (voice)

No Image

Acting

佐々木優子

Kaka (voice)

佐々木優子

Acting

てらそままさき

Toto (voice)

てらそままさき

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