Book · 1000 · tsukuri monogatari
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (1000) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026).
About The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is a book, first published in 1000 (original language: Early Middle Japanese). Genre: tsukuri monogatari. The first screen adaptation was The Tale of the Princess Kaguya in 2013; the most recent released one is Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026).
Japanese monogatari and folktale.
Every adaptation of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Movie · 2013 · Japan · directed by Isao Takahata
2013 Japanese animated film directed by Isao Takahata.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Movie · 2026 · Netflix · Japan · directed by Shingo Yamashita
2026 anime film directed by Shingo Yamashita.
Common questions
Has The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter been made into a movie?
Yes. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (1000) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026).
How many adaptations of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 movies.
Is a new The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026).
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