Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

The film tells the story of interweaving friendships between three children and yo-kai. The film is set in 1960s Tokyo, in Sakura Motomachi. A boy named Shin lives a poor but happy life. When his mother — his only family member — dies, Shin's unhappiness hits rock bottom. That is when another boy named Itsuki saves Shin. Itsuki has also lost his older sister. Shin, Itsuki, and a young girl named Tae who can see yo-kai all become friends. Shin's guardian spirit Suu-san, a "Nekomata" cat, and other new yo-kai join their group, and this group is able to regain what it means to have a precious family. This new family must now face a mysterious incident, and a shocking reality awaits them.
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A more imaginative choice for viewers who want a story built around a different world, premise, or set of possibilities.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who enjoy ideas, world-building, or stories that move beyond everyday reality.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 40m
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