“Shy Suzu becomes viral singer Belle in virtual world U, befriends feared Dragon while confronting trauma and fame.”
Belle
竜とそばかすの姫
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Synopsis
Shy Suzu becomes viral singer Belle in virtual world U, befriends feared Dragon while confronting trauma and fame.
"U" is a popular social media platform where people can create a virtual persona and start a new life. Among its five billion users, one newcomer is quickly gaining attention: Belle, a beautiful singer whose alluring melodies slowly capture the hearts of the masses. But in this space where everyone hides behind an avatar, curiosity arises over who the mysterious girl truly is. Suzu Naito—a shy girl from the countryside—can no longer sing following past trauma, all her efforts resulting in breakdowns and illness. However, when Suzu joins U, she is once again able to project her voice. Under the alias "Belle," her vocals soon go viral, receiving both love and hatred. Meanwhile, rumors spread of a chaotic beast within U, known only as "The Dragon." After a chance meeting during her concert, Belle finds he is not as evil as the stories suggest. Now, both online and in the real world, Suzu has to face the struggles of identity, fame, and opening one's heart.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 165 sampled reviews
What 165 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.35 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.2
↑ 0.37
Running avg · Jul 2021 → Jun 2025
- 10 “It is a visual, musical and psychological work of art that can be a source of guidance and inspiration by simply watching it with your own emotions and feelings, away from the ties of logic and...”
- 9 “This is a beautiful movie. It really touched my heart. It has a really good message about learning that you can make a difference in another person's life, and that making that difference is a big...”
- 9 “I thought the movie was great! It had amazing visuals, the story is very captivating, and it has some similarity’s to beauty in the beast in parts, but they completely change it so it’s different...”
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A Movie Production
Studio Chizu.- Format 1 × 121′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 01m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2021 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-18025 catalog
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- GKIDS Licensor