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Okko's Inn (2018)

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Recently Viewed: Okko’s Inn

Like many of Japan’s finest animated features (particularly those produced by Studio Ghibli), Okko’s Inn is so elegantly simple and thematically transparent that it defies analytical dissection—its beauty resonates in the heart and soul, not in the brain.

The plot revolves around a young girl that moves to her grandmother’s quaint countryside inn after losing both of her parents in a horrific car accident. Once there, she encounters a trio of lonely ghosts, who encourage her to carry on her family’s legacy by becoming the “junior manager" of the establishment. These supernatural supporting characters aren’t the stereotypical “silly sidekicks” traditionally found in this kind of “kids’ movie”—on the contrary, they play a pivotal role in personifying the protagonist’s internal conflict. Okko’s relationship with her ethereal companions gradually teaches her how to properly process her repressed grief and trauma; she, in turn, gives them the courage to finally let go of their earthly attachments and move on to the afterlife.

Thus, Okko’s Inn is reminiscent of My Neighbor Totoro, A Letter to Momo, and Kiki’s Delivery Service: beneath the exterior of its charmingly minimalistic narrative, there resides profound emotional complexity.

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Waka Okami wa Shōgakusei! aka Okko’s Inn, 2018, Kitaro Kosaka

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... so, wait, you’re saying hell has quotas?

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Waka okami wa shôgakusei! by Kitarō Kōsaka (OT of Okko’s Inn)

In an industry clouded with brilliant talent, Okko’s Inn will likely not leave a mark through its failure at being a touching or interesting-- rather, it falls into cliches and uninspired tropes so much it would probably have worked better as a mediocre anime series.

Rating: 1.5/5

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Okko’s Inn English Trailer

Director Kitaro Kosaka and Madhouse Inc.’s latest feature anime Okko’s Inn will play in select theaters on April 22 and 23, 2019. The film is based on Hiroko Reijo’s Waka Okami wa Shōgakusei! (The Young Innkeeper Is a Grade Schooler!) novels.

Okko’s Inn follows young Okko, who goes to live in a traditional Japanese inn with her grandmother following the death of ner parents. Okko discovers that the inn also houses spirits who welcome her to her new home. The inn strives to welcome all and reject no one, but a new string of guests put Okko’s ability to be a gracious host to the test. 

Click here for the Japanese language trailer.

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This is a trailer for another movie I’m really looking forward to seeing.  OKKO’S INN is directed by Kitaro Kosaka.  In case you don’t know Mr. Kosaka has participated as a principal animator on many of Studio Ghibli’s classic films.  His name can be found on the credits for “Castle in the Sky”, “Kiki’s Delivery Service”, “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Porco Rosso”... you name it!  He has said that he has observed children in making this movie.  The dub also sounds very promising.  In this clip, young Okko gets a surprise encounter from a mischievous ghost named Uribo, who we first see picking his nose before a disgusted Okko.  He offers a handshake, and her response, naturally, is, “With booger hands!?  Gross!”  The delivery sounds very promising on this one.

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Okko’s Inn

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Studio Ghibli Veteran Kitaro Kosaka Directs a Cute Ghost Story ‘Okko’s Inn’ Trailer

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Okko’s Inn Official (English) Trailer

Synopsis:  After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother, who runs a traditional Japanese inn built on top of an ancient spring said to have healing waters. While she goes about her chores and prepares to become the inn’s next caretaker, Okko discovers there are spirits who live there that only she can see – not scary ones, but welcoming ghosts who keep her company, play games and help her navigate her new environment. The inn’s motto is that it welcomes all and will reject none, and this is soon put to the test as a string of new guests challenge Okko’s ability to be a gracious host. But ultimately Okko discovers that dedicating herself to others becomes the key to taking care of herself.

In theaters for two-nights only on April 22 & 23. Tickets & Locations: https://GKIDS.com/OkkosInn

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Nasu: Summer in Andalusia (2003), Kitaro Kosaka

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Okko et ses parents assistent à un spectacle de danse traditionnelle à Hananoyu. En effet, ses parents sont originaires de cette petite ville thermale qui une fois par an donne ce spectacle. C’est un très grand honneur pour un jeune adolescent d’être choisi pour exécuter cette danse chaque année. Les parents d’Okko en auraient rêvé et espèrent qu’un jour leur fille sera choisie. Sur le chemin du retour tout en plaisantant à ce sujet, une voiture les percute. Okko est miraculeusement indemne, déposée semble-t-il sur le toit d’une voiture par un être fantomatique. On voit peu après la jeune fille faire ses bagages et prendre le train, seule. On comprend que ses parents sont morts. Et pourtant rien ne semble affecter Okko qui garde le sourire. Elle se rend à Hananoyu où sa grand-mère tient une vieille auberge traditionnelle. Là, en apprenant à s’occuper des autres et à l’aide de trois acolytes fantastiques, elle va aussi apprendre à faire son deuil. Okko et les fantômes est une jolie petite pépite d’anime japonais, avec certes moins de fantaisie que chez Miyasaki dont Kitaro Kosaka est néanmoins un digne héritier (il a collaboré à plusieurs longs métrages des studios Ghibli en tant qu’animateur/directeur de l’animation). Le personnage d’Okko est l’un des plus réjouissants qui aient été donnés à voir dans un anime, d’une bienveillance et d’une empathie rares, attachante, drôle et pourtant mature. Kitaro Kosaka parvient à livrer ce drame sans tomber dans le mélo, à mettre en avant la bonté sans être mièvre.

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Waka Okami wa Shōgakusei! aka Okko’s Inn, 2018, Kitaro Kosaka

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-pg 54 of The Art of The Wind Rises

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Okko’s Inn

All are welcome here.

After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko starts living in the countryside with her grandmother who runs a traditional Japanese inn. While she prepares to be the next owner of the inn, Okko can somehow see friendly ghosts.