"Wolf Children": A masterpiece anime that depicts a touching family story and the trajectory of growth

Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki - A moving story by Mamoru Hosoda

Wolf Children is an animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda that was released on July 21, 2012. This is a touching story about a mother's love and her children's growth, and it has deeply impressed many viewers. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this film, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki" is an animated film written, written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda. It was released in theaters, distributed by Toho, has an Eirin rating of 119221, a total running time of 118 minutes and one episode. Animation was produced by Studio Chizu.

story

The main character, Hana, grew up in a single-parent household and lost her father when she was in high school. One day while attending university, she meets a man called a wolf who works as a delivery driver, and her life changes dramatically. He is a descendant of the Japanese wolf, which is said to have become extinct about 100 years ago, and is the last remaining example of a mix between wolf and human. Hana and he have two children, Yuki and Ame, who share her wolf blood. Hana watches over Yuki and Ame with kindness, raising them to be strong-willed people.

Yuki was named "Yuki" because she was born on a snowy day, and she grows up to be a lively girl. When she enters elementary school, she starts to behave gracefully and like a girl. Meanwhile, Ame was named "Ame" because he was born on a rainy day, and although as a baby he would cry every night, causing trouble for Hana, he grows up to be a quiet and timid boy. However, as he grows up, he begins to awaken to his wolf instincts.

cast

The role of Hana is played by Miyazaki Aoi, the role of him (the wolf man) is played by Osawa Takao, the role of Yuki (girlhood) is played by Kuroki Haru, the role of Ame (boyhood) is played by Nishii Yukito, the role of Yuki (childhood) is played by Ohno Momoka, the role of Ame (childhood) is played by Kabe Amon, the role of Kusahira's mother is played by Hayashibara Megumi, the role of Hosokawa is played by Nakamura Tadashi, the role of Yamaoka is played by Oki Tamio, the role of Nirasaki's aunt is played by Kataoka Tomie, the role of Kusahira is played by Hiraoka Takuma, the role of Tanabe Sensei is played by Sometani Shota, the role of Doi's wife is played by Tanimura Mizuki, the role of Hotta's wife is played by Asou Kumiko, and the role of Nirasaki is played by Sugawara Bunta.

Main Staff

The director, scriptwriter and original author is Hosoda Mamoru, the scriptwriter is Okudera Satoko, the character designer is Sadamoto Yoshiyuki, the music and theme song are by Takagi Masakatsu, the theme song is by Ann Sally, the animation director is Yamashita Takaaki, the art director is Ohno Koji, the CG director is Horibe Ryo, the costume designer is Iga Daisuke, the color designer is Mikasa Osamu, the art setting is Kamijo Asato and the animation is by Morimoto Chie.

Main Characters

Hana grew up in a single-parent household, but lost her father when she was in high school, leaving her alone. One day while attending university, she met Wolf Man, and her life changed dramatically. He watched over his children Yuki and Ame, and raised them to be strong-willed. Wolf Man is a young man who works as a delivery driver and sneaks into Hana's university lectures. He is actually a descendant of the Japanese wolf, which is said to have become extinct about 100 years ago, and is the last living being to inherit the blood of a wolf and a human. Yuki (girlhood) was named "Yuki" because she was born on a snowy day, and is an active girl who enjoys catching snakes. However, when she enters elementary school, she begins to behave gracefully and like a girl. Ame (boyhood) was named "Ame" because he was born on a rainy day. He is a quiet and timid boy who cried every night as a baby, causing trouble for Hana. However, as he grows up, he awakens to his wolf instincts. Yuki (childhood) was named "Yuki" because she was born on a snowy day. She is an active girl who enjoys catching snakes. However, when she enters elementary school, she starts to behave gracefully and femininely. Ame (childhood) was named "Ame" because he was born on a rainy day. As a baby, he was a quiet and timid boy who cried every night and caused trouble for Hana. However, as he grows up, he awakens to his wolf instincts. Kusahira's mother is raising Kusahira in a single-parent household. She severely scolds Hana when Yuki injures Kusahira, who she poured all her love into. Hosokawa, like Nirasaki, is the owner of a farm that lives in Hana's neighborhood. He is a kind uncle who teaches Hana the basics of farming. Yamaoka is the owner of a farm in the neighborhood who teaches Hana many things together with Hosokawa. Although she and Hosokawa have differences of opinion on how to grow vegetables, they are actually very close. Nirasaki's aunt is Nirasaki's daughter. Unlike the tough Nirasaki, she is cheerful and friendly. She is always concerned about Hana. Kusahira is a boy who transferred to the school when Yuki was in the fourth grade. He has a cheerful personality and quickly becomes popular in the class. He casually says something to Yuki, and Yuki transforms into a wolf and hurts him. Mr. Tanabe is Yuki's elementary school teacher. He is a serious teacher who worries about how to explain to the class that Yuki injured Kusahira. Doi's wife is one of the mothers who lives in Hana's neighborhood. She teaches Hana about the difficulties of raising a child while working and leaving it in daycare. Hotta's wife is one of the mothers who lives in Hana's neighborhood. At first, she thought Hana was someone who didn't socialize with her neighbors, but she found out that this was not the case and they became friends. Nirasaki is an elderly farmer who lives near Hana, who moved from the city to the countryside. He is blunt and difficult to approach, but he helps Hana, who starts farming but keeps failing.

Theme songs and music

The theme song is "Mother's Song" and is sung by Anne Sally and Masakatsu Takagi.

Evaluation and Impressions

Wolf Children has been highly praised by many audiences for its director Mamoru Hosoda's unique worldview and beautiful visual expression. In particular, the story of a mother's love and her children's growth has touched the hearts of many people. The character designs and music are also wonderful, making it a highly polished work overall.

The appeal of this work is, above all, its moving story. Hana's love as a mother and the family bond depicted through Yuki and Ame's growth leave a deep impression on the audience. Director Hosoda Mamoru's depiction of the beauty of nature and the changing of the seasons is also stunning, making it a visually stunning piece to enjoy.

Furthermore, this work is a must-see human drama depicted through the growth of the children. The sight of Yuki and Ame starting to walk their own paths will move the audience and evoke empathy. Hana's interactions with the people around her are also depicted, allowing viewers to feel the warmth and harshness of human relationships.

Recommended points

"Wolf Children" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a touching story about family love and growth. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy beautiful visual expression and music. In particular, it is a must-see for those who like the works of director Mamoru Hosoda.

This film is also recommended for viewing with the family. The family bond depicted through the children's growth will be even more moving when parents and children watch it together. It also depicts the world from the children's perspective, making it enjoyable for children as well.

This film is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and the changing of the seasons. The beauty of nature depicted by director Mamoru Hosoda gives the audience a comfortable and healing feeling. The music is also wonderful, and you can enjoy the fusion of visual beauty and music.

summary

Wolf Children is a film that has been praised for its moving story and beautiful visual expression by director Mamoru Hosoda. The story, which depicts a mother's love and her children's growth, has touched the hearts of many people. The character designs and music are also wonderful, making it a highly polished film overall. This film is recommended for those who want to enjoy a moving story about family love and growth, those who want to enjoy beautiful visual expression and music, and those who like director Mamoru Hosoda's works. Be sure to experience this moving story at the theater.