Mirai of the Future: An animated masterpiece depicting emotional time travel and family ties

Mirai of the Future - Mamoru Hosoda's moving story about family love

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

July 20, 2018 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

98 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Mamoru Hosoda

■ Director

Mamoru Hosoda

■ Production

・Production: Studio Chizu

■Works

©2018 Studio Map

■ Story

In a corner of a city, a small house with a small garden and a small tree.

One day, the spoiled "Kun-chan" gets a newborn sister.
Deprived of his parents' love, he is confused by a series of first-time experiences.
At such times, "Kun-chan" calls himself "Big Brother" in the garden.
He meets a mysterious girl named "Mirai-chan."

Guided by Mirai-chan, Kun-chan sets out on a journey to discover a family story that transcends time.
That was the beginning of the little brother's big adventure.

An unprecedented world awaits.
A mysterious man who claims to have been a prince in the past.
A strange experience I had with my mother when I was young.
He meets a young man who resembles his father.

And for the first time, he experiences what "family love" means.

Through various adventures, Kun-chan grows little by little.
So where did "Kun-chan" end up?
What is the real reason why "Mirai-chan" came?

It is a story of family and life that connects the past to the future.

■Explanation

This is a slightly unusual story about a sibling relationship between a spoiled boy named "Kun-chan" and his younger sister "Mirai-chan" who has come from the future.

■Cast

・Kun-chan/Moka Kamishiraishi・Mirai-chan/Haru Kuroki・Father/Gen Hoshino・Mother/Kumiko Masui・Mysterious man/Mitsuo Yoshihara・Grandma/Yoshiko Miyazaki・Grandpa/Hiroshi Yakusho・Young man/Masaharu Fukuyama

■ Main staff

Director, scriptwriter, and original author: Mamoru Hosoda; Animation director: Hiroyuki Aoyama; Animation director: Ayako Hata; Art director: Takashi Omori; Art director: Yohei Takamatsu; Music: Masakatsu Takagi; Screen design: Takaaki Yamashita; Color design: Osamu Mikasa; CG director: Ryo Horibe; Costume designer: Daisuke Iga; Production designer: Asato Kamijo; Production designer: Makoto Tanijiri; Production designer: upera tupera
・Production Design: Yoshitaka Kameda ・Production Design: Norio Ono ・Planning and Production: Studio Chizu

■ Main Characters

Kun-chan is a spoiled boy (4 years old). He lives with his mother, father, and dog Yukko in a house with a small garden. He is confused by the fact that his parents' love is taken away by the birth of his younger sister.

Mirai-chan is a mysterious girl from the future who calls Kun-chan "Big Brother." She suddenly appears in the garden and leads Kun-chan on an "adventure that transcends time."

Father: A freelance architect and Kun-chan's father. He tries to balance work and childcare at home, but always fails. He doesn't like holding babies.

・Mother-kun's mother. She is very busy with work and raising her child, and always tries to do her best. She is not good at cleaning up.

・Mysterious Man A mysterious man who claims to have been the prince of this house. He somehow craves love and asks Kun-chan questions.

・Grandma Kun-chan's grandmother. When her second grandchild is born, she helps take care of Kun-chan and the dog Yukko.

・Grandpa-kun's grandfather. He comes to see his grandson on Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day).

・A young man whom Kun-chan meets in the future. He bears the image of his father. He has a big influence on Kun-chan.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Mirai no Theme ・Lyrics/Tatsuro Yamashita ・Music/Tatsuro Yamashita ・Singer/Tatsuro Yamashita

Mirai of the Future - Mamoru Hosoda's moving story about family love

Director Mamoru Hosoda's latest work, "Mirai of the Future," is a touching story about family ties and growth. The film was released on July 20, 2018, and was highly praised by many audiences. Below, we will introduce a detailed review and recommendation of the film.

Story and Themes

"Mirai of the Future" is set in a small house on the outskirts of the city and follows the adventures of a four-year-old boy named "Kun-chan" and his younger sister "Mirai-chan" from the future. Kun-chan feels that his parents' love has been taken away from him by the birth of his younger sister, and the story depicts his growing up confused. Mirai-chan's appearance leads Kun-chan on an adventure that transcends time, and he sets off on a journey to rediscover the love and bonds of his family.

The themes of this work are "family love" and "growth." It movingly depicts the process by which Kun-chan deepens his family ties and achieves his own personal growth through various adventures. It is particularly impressive how the story expresses the family's history and hopes for the future by interweaving the past and future.

character

The main character, Kun-chan, is a spoiled and innocent 4-year-old boy. Although he is confused by the birth of his little sister, he grows through his adventures with Mirai-chan. Moka Kamishiraishi's voice acting as Kun-chan skillfully expresses the real emotions of a child, evoking sympathy from the audience.

Mirai-chan is Kun-chan's younger sister who came from the future, and is a mysterious girl. Her presence plays an important role in guiding Kun-chan's adventure. Haru Kuroki's voice acting expresses the mysterious atmosphere of Mirai-chan well.

Kun-chan's parents are also important characters. His father is a freelance architect, and is portrayed as loving his family despite the struggles of balancing work and childcare. Gen Hoshino's voice acting realistically portrays the father's kindness and clumsiness. Meanwhile, his mother is portrayed as devoting herself to her family, despite being busy raising her child and working. Kumiko Mao's voice acting skillfully portrays the mother's strength and kindness.

In addition, various other characters such as a mysterious man, an old woman, an old man, and a young man appear and color Kun-chan's adventure. These characters play an important role in supporting Kun-chan's growth.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Mirai" are punctuated by director Mamoru Hosoda's distinctive style. The depictions of the small houses and gardens in the outskirts of the city are meticulously drawn down to the last detail, drawing the audience into the world of the story. The scenes of the timeless adventure are also visually stunning, with fantastical colors and impressive movement.

The music also adds to the appeal of the work. The theme song "Mirai no Theme" was written, composed and sung by Tatsuro Yamashita, and its beautiful melody symbolizes the theme of the story. Masakatsu Takagi's music also plays an important role in livening up Kun-chan's adventure.

Director and staff

"Mirai" was written, scripted and directed by director Mamoru Hosoda. Director Mamoru Hosoda is known for his work on themes of family and growth, such as "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Summer Wars," and he demonstrates his talents in "Mirai."

The staff is also impressive, with animation directors Hiroyuki Aoyama and Ayako Hata, art directors Takashi Omori and Yohei Takamatsu, and music by Masakatsu Takagi, bringing together some of the industry's leading creators. The power of these staff members has enhanced the quality of "Mirai of the Future."

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mirai" has been highly praised as a moving story about family love and growth. In particular, the process of depicting Kun-chan's growth, the visuals of the timeless adventure, and the beauty of the music have been highly praised by audiences. Director Mamoru Hosoda's unique style and the stellar cast of staff also add to the appeal of the film.

This is a great animated film to watch with the whole family. Children will empathize with Kun-chan's adventure, and adults will be able to rediscover the love and bonds of family. For anime fans, this latest work by director Mamoru Hosoda is a must-see. Be sure to experience the excitement at the theater.

Related information

"Mirai no Mirai" was released by Toho on July 20, 2018, and is a 98-minute long, one-episode film. It was produced by Studio Chizu and is copyright ©2018 Studio Chizu.

Detailed information and reviews of the work can be found on the official website and social media. Related goods and soundtracks are also available for sale, making them must-have items for fans.

"Mirai" is a touching story about family love and growth that has been loved by many audiences. Please come and experience the touching moments of reaffirming family ties through this film.