Kaijû no Kodomo
2019 / 111m - Japan
Adventure, Fantasy - Animation
4.5*/5.0*
Children of the Sea poster

Plot: Ruka wanders around town, trying to keep herself occupied. Out of sheer boredom she decides to visit her dad, who works at the local aquarium. There she meets a mysterious young boy (Umi), who was raised in the sea by dudongs. From that moment on the film takes a sharp turn and becomes a committed fantasy narrative, dealing with meteors, marine life, an impending cosmic festival and even the birth of our universe. It's a pretty big shift in scope that will be off-putting for people who prefer more streamlin

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February 29, 2020

4.5*/5.0*

Amazing fantasy anime that shows why Studio 4°C is still the greatest animation studio in the world. The art style and animation are absolutely insane, the craft and creativity is unparalleled and the finale is grotesque, in the best sense of the world. A truly wonderful film that every animation fan should watch.