---
title: "Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/donten-laughing-under-the-clouds-gaiden-chapter-1-one-year-after-the-battle-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 469912
imdb_id: "tt8751914"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/donten-laughing-under-the-clouds-gaiden-chapter-1-one-year-after-the-battle-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle is an animation, action, adventure, and fantasy film released in Japan on December 2, 2017. The movie has a runtime of 50 minutes. The story is set one year after the great battle against the gigantic snake known as the Orochi. In the aftermath, the character Tenka Kumo has been paralyzed from the final battle. It is also revealed that he took part in a government human experiment prior to the conflict. Following these events, Tenka has withdrawn himself from society. However, his younger brothers, Soramaru and Chutaro, eventually discover the secret past concerning their older brother. The film explores the aftermath of the battle and the uncovering of Tenka's hidden history by his siblings.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tetsuya Wakano
- **Networks / Studios**: WIT STUDIO, BLADE, Shochiku

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Tenka Kumo (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Soramaru Kumo (voice)*
- **Tsubasa Yonaga** as *Chutaro Kumo (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Shirasu Kinjo (voice)*
- **Mamiko Noto** as *Nishiki (voice)*
- **Kenichi Suzumura** as *Hirari Abeno (voice)*
- **Kohsuke Toriumi** as *Sosei Abeno (voice)*
- **Rina Sato** as *Botan (voice)*
- **Yuki Fujiwara** as *Mutsuki Ashiya (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Seiichiro Takamine (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle online?
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle is currently available to watch or stream on Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle worth watching?
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle and when was it released?
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle is a feature film with a runtime of 50 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle?
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle was directed by Tetsuya Wakano.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/469912)

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