Where to stream

Once upon a time returning to my hometown

6.520038mMovieDocumentary

Extra, behind scenes from Hideaki Anno's film Ritual (also known as Shiki-Jitsu).

DirectorHideaki Anno

Where to watch

Not streaming yet

Check back soon

Once upon a time returning to my hometown was released on July 24, 2003 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Hideaki Anno

Shunji Iwai

Ayako Fujitani

Hideaki Anno

More from Shunji Iwai · Lead actor

Ritual

From the End of the World

From the End of the World

Ribbon

All About "All About Lily Chou-Chou"

All About "All About Lily Chou-Chou"

円都 YEN TOWN

円都 YEN TOWN

ZARD yo Eien nare Sakai Izumi no Uta wa Kou Umareta

ZARD yo Eien nare Sakai Izumi no Uta wa Kou Umareta

Filming H&A

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

The Railway and the Girl

The Railway and the Girl

M.B. MOVIE

See all fromShunji Iwai

More from Ayako Fujitani · Co-star actress

The Last Ship

House of Ninjas

House of Ninjas

Ultraman Max

Mozart in the Jungle

Mozart in the Jungle

Detective Office 5: Another Story

Detective Office 5: Another Story

The Patriot

Tokyo!

IKUSA

Atami's Police Investigators

Atami's Police Investigators

Ritual

See all fromAyako Fujitani

More from Hideaki Anno · Director

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Shin Godzilla

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

Gunbuster

Sugar Sugar Rune

Sugar Sugar Rune

Japan Animator Expo

Japan Animator Expo

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

See all fromHideaki Anno

More like this

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

The Lion Dance

Tokyo Olympiad

Tokyo Idols

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA

Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA

Aka Ana

Ramen Heads

Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

Caniba

Once upon a time returning to my hometown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once upon a time returning to my hometown?

Once upon a time returning to my hometown isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Once upon a time returning to my hometown on Netflix?

No, Once upon a time returning to my hometown is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Once upon a time returning to my hometown on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once upon a time returning to my hometown isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Once upon a time returning to my hometown for free?

Once upon a time returning to my hometown isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Once upon a time returning to my hometown?

Once upon a time returning to my hometown hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 11, 2003. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.