# Where to watch Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion (2004) in the UK

> Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion (2004) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2004  
**Runtime:** 107 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T00:18:54.822Z)  

## Synopsis

Yasuo Ōtsuka was the mentor of Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, the man who taught them to feel the joy of animation. As the supervising animator of their films and through the creation of superb scenes such as Lupin leaping from turret to turret in Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Ōtsuka made the impossible believable, and touched people’s emotions. To look back at the many works he was involved in is to review the history of Japanese animation after WWII. This film is a must for anime fans who want to learn how Japanese animation evolved.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion in the UK?**

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## Sources

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