Mirai Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age First Released: July 2018, 98-minute film Summary: Kun is a four-year-old with his parents wrapped around his finger until his baby sister Mirai is born. Mirai, which means future, … Continue reading
My Neighbors the Yamadas / Tonari no Yamada-kun Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Comic Strip, Watercolor, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 1999, 104-minute film Summary: Meet the Yamada family: Takashi, the loving father with a … Continue reading
Whisper of the Heart / Mimi wo Sumaseba Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, Studio Ghibli, Country Roads First Released: July 1995, 111-minute film Summary: Shizuku is a 14-year-old on summer vacation who spends most … Continue reading
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) / Gake no Ue no Ponyo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 2008, 101-minute film Summary: Sousuke lives with his mother, Risa, on a … Continue reading
Mind Game Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Dementia, Psychological, Romance, Trippy First Released: August 2004, 104-minute film Summary: Nishi has loved Myon since they were young. As an adult, he dreams of becoming a manga artist and … Continue reading
Flavors of Youth / Shikioriori Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Drama, Romance, Food, Anthology Film First Released: July 2018, 76-minute film Summary: Flavors of Youth is an anthology film split into three segments, taking place in three different cities. … Continue reading
Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? / Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka? Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Drama, Romance, Time, Groundhog Day First Released: August 2017, 90-minute … Continue reading
Tokyo Godfathers Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Drama, Christmas Movie First Released: August 2003, 92-minute film Summary: Three homeless individuals have banded together, roaming the streets of Tokyo with little regard for responsibility or the future. Hana … Continue reading
Miss Hokusai / Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Historical, Supernatural, Drama, Art First Released: May 2015, 90-minute film Summary: It is the year 1814 in Edo, a city that will eventually be known as Tokyo. Tetsuzo … Continue reading
