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Pom Poko

Pom Poko

1994 · 119 min · JA · PG · 7.2 (1,253 votes)
Dir. Isao Takahata · Starring Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki, Yuriko Ishida, Megumi Hayashibara · Music Manto Watanobe

“A fantastic tale of survival.”

AdventureAnimationFantasy

The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.

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A bittersweet, often hilarious journey into a world where ancient spirits clash with modern development. It feels like a vibrant, myth-infused fable, blending charming animal antics with a poignant, environmentally conscious message. The animation is lush, creating a unique sense of wonder and urgency.

whimsicalmelancholichopefulcomedicenvironmentally conscioussteadyhand-drawn animationmythological fantasyGhibli aestheticsocial commentarynature vs. progresscultural preservationloss of habitatresistance
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