This film wraps up the popular sci-fi anime series, which started in 2012, and truly delivers for longtime fans. It finally reveals why Akane Tsunemori was imprisoned and uncovers the truth behind the central case, weaving a complex and satisfying story. While it can be tough for newcomers to jump in, those who have followed the series will find it especially moving.

Among Makoto Shinkai's works, which often feature tragic love stories, this film concludes with a happy ending, leaving the viewer with a sense of happiness. The promotional video led me to expect a gender-swap romantic comedy, but the film turned out to be a heartfelt coming-of-age love story. Still, it features the beautiful backgrounds Shinkai is known for, from rural scenery to city skyscrapers, pulling viewers into his world. As a result, this is a film crafted to appeal to a broad audience in the best sense, one that anyone can find moving and enjoyable.

At age 9, I lost my mother, rebelled against relatives, and eventually ran away to live alone. My solitary life changed when I met Kumatetsu, who was also alone, and together we grew. However, as the story progresses into young adulthood and approaches the climax, the transition feels too abrupt for me to follow, making it harder to stay connected to the narrative. Honestly, the encounter between the heroine and the protagonist's father felt rushed.

The film "KOKUHO (National Treasure)" truly lives up to its reputation as a rare cinematic event. It goes beyond simple entertainment, offering a poignant glimpse into the performing arts. By combining traditional Japanese culture, memorable acting, and beautiful visuals, it creates a film that will be remembered for years to come.

There are various points to criticize, but the combination of weather fantasy and coming-of-age movie worked well, resulting in a remarkable animated film.

It is well thought out, so even younger viewers can easily watch it. It is interesting as a period drama that emphasizes entertainment with flashy CG. This type of work will remain in this era when period dramas are disappearing from TV.

Otokotsu, a different character from the main character, Torajo, is a shonen manga protagonist with old-fashioned friendship, hard work, and growth. And since this film is an original story as a prequel, it can be enjoyed even if you have not seen the TV anime, and the action is so cool that it is a representative theatrical animation of the 2020s.

It was a well-done live-action manga adaptation! The manga is a 31-volume long work, and this is the beginning of the third volume. The strong worldview and characters of the original work were well reproduced. Authentic Action Japanese Movie Golden Kamuy.

Ultraman is the "Shin" series by director Anno. Shin Godzilla was for adults, and I wondered what would happen to Ultraman, the current film, which has numerous toy developments, but this one was also for adults. Some picture angles made me think, "hmmm," and the last scene was what's this?

The Shirogumi, Japan's premier VFX studio, wanted to depict a battle between a monster and a human never seen before. This visual had never been seen before in a monster movie. Unlike Monster Verse, this film was also a highly accomplished human drama.