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  • Grave Of The Fireflies (1988)
    Review preview for Grave Of The Fireflies

    It is one of the most shattering anti-war movies ever made, a masterpiece so deeply sad and unrelenting that some may find it hard to watch.

    Scott Macdonald · 5 out of 5
    Isao Takahata's fiercely beautiful anti-war animated classic. Out for 25th anniversary re-release.
  • My Neighbours The Yamadas (1999)
    Review preview for My Neighbours The Yamadas

    A sweet, funny, delicately drawn series of family adventures.

    Sarah Artt · 4 out of 5
    Funny, delicately drawn animated vignettes of married life in Japan.
  • The Tale Of Princess Kaguya (2013)
    Review preview for The Tale Of Princess Kaguya

    The relatable, compassionately told story should easily appeal to both adults and younger folk.

    Owen Van Spall · 4 out of 5
    The story of a beautiful princess found in bamboo who goes on to be wooed by the Emperor of Japan.

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