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In 1930s Hiroshima, young Suzu (voiced by Rena "Non" Nounen) found her boundless imagination the one escape from the realities of helping her grandparents peddle nori in the streets. The ensuing years find her betrothed to naval clerk Shusaku (Yoshimasa Hosoya), having to help her in-laws survive through the grinding hardships of World War II... and left to face the inevitable devastation of August 1945. Absorbing anime also features the voices of Megumi Han, Natsuki Inaba. 129 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Japanese; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.75 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ in-this-corner-of-the-world
Director ‏ : ‎ Katabuchi, Sunao
Release date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2017
Actors ‏ : ‎ On, N., Han, Megumi, Hosoya, Yoshimasa, Inaba, Natsuki, Iwai, Nanase
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Studio ‏ : ‎ SHOUT! FACTORY
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074JS68B4
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
Reviewer: Joshua Leitzel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Lyrical and Elegiac Portrait of the Perseverance of the Human Spirit, a Modern Japanese Masterpiece.
Review: Plain and simple, this is a stunningly beautiful film, visually and emotionally. It’s depiction of WWII-era Japan is so frank and genuine, you can tell they really put in the effort to be as accurate to the time period, locations and customs as possible. The littlest of things most viewers wouldn’t even notice are shown in-detail, such as a girl disposing of her used pencil shavings into a little “trash hole” in the floorboards of her classroom. The war is certainly a factor in the story, but this is not a “war film.” Not even an “anti-war film.” The film’s goal isn’t to make you say “oh wow, America sucks” or "war sure is bad" or any of that (not that it can’t elicit those reactions in inevitable discussions). That's not what the film's interested in focusing on. It’s simply a gentle, personal tale of a woman trying to find her place in the world. The tragedy of war simply helps facilitate that. Similar to A Silent Voice, it’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the simple desire we all have to live. It’s corny, but the old adage “love triumphs over adversity” is precisely the theme of the film. Now, does that mean it won't make you cry like a baby? No, it does not. Grab your tissues if you're an emotional mess of a person like I am.Not to mention, lest I forget, the absolutely jaw-dropping art. The film cuts between starkly contrasted images of beauty and tragedy and splices them together in ways that left me speechless with awe. The art is so delicately rendered, it feels like a picturesque painting come to life, while also being so choc-full of detail that the world feels fully lived in, like you’re experiencing the lives of these characters firsthand. The direction on display here is truly commendable (mad props to director Sunao Katabuchi). Honestly, this film rivals Grave of the Fireflies’ impact and power. It easily ranks alongside the other Japanese animated masterpieces of 2016, and if this or A Silent Voice don’t at the very least get a nomination for best animated feature at the next Oscars it’ll be a great disservice. I certainly wouldn’t call this an “Oscar-bait” film, but it should definitely appeal to their sensibilities when choosing more “artsy” stuff for their nominations. Despite winning the Japanese academy award for best animated feature and seeming to be quite a sleeper hit in general, it still feels like not nearly enough people are talking about or watching this film (at least on the western side). It's easily as emotional and powerful as A Silent Voice or Your Name (if not moreso) and it absolutely deserves your time. I’m sorry, I really can’t think of any issues I had with this film. It’s a 10/10

Reviewer: Oscar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This film will break your heart, you will cry, but you don't want to miss it.
Review: A heartbreaker and insta-classic. "In This Corner of the World" is a historical fiction that follows Suzu, as she enters adulthood during WWII in wartime Japan. Much of the story takes place in Kure, about 10 miles outside of Hiroshima, and the last quarter covers the Bombing of Kure during July 1945, the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945, and the aftermath.This story is similar to "Grave of the Fireflies" in that they are both films that spotlight the horrors of war but have far deeper meanings. The message of Fireflies was about the need for parental figures and support while growing up. Meanwhile Corner is as much a story about the importance of family, daily life during the war, and most importantly overcoming adversity even when things seem at their bleakest."In This Corner of the World" is beautifully animated using an oil-based, colored pencil, and sometimes watercolor aesthetic. The protagonist is also an artist and so the film will deliberately change styles to reflect the way she sees the world. There is one scene, with let's just say a delayed reaction, where the change is so abstract and dramatic that it leaves a lasting impact on the viewer; so much so that I started tearing up just thinking about it. The character design is deceptive. Our heroine is 18 years old when the story kicks in but you'd never know it unless they told you.There are several special features included on the disc that are worth a watch. Translated interviews with the director and producer, a cite tour of Hiroshima and Kure, and trailers. I have watched the film subbed and dubbed; I can confirm the English dub is actually good. We've entered into a new age of anime films. With movies like "Your Name", "A Silent Voice", and "In This Corner of the World"; I am excited to see what the future holds.

Reviewer: Liam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A window into world that deserves to be remembered...
Review: This film...left me short of words.Sometimes, you get a glimpse of another world, another place, another time, that you leaves you struggling to understand its depth. Each time you seem to grasp the nuances of the culture and the characters, the next scene leaves you out of depth again. Such was the case with this film. As I watched the main character, Suzu, struggle to find her place in a new family and in a strange town, I yearned to fully grasp the world in which they lived. A world which was so beautiful filled with people who understood how to live, but that caused such wanton destruction and death.That is the paradox of this film, one it doesn't shy away from. The people who care so much for each other and for life enthusiastically support a government that causes suffering abroad. But what goes around, comes around, and the people who end up suffering the most are those who seem to be the most innocent. This window into wartime Japan reminds us that oftentimes, during wartime, everyone suffers. The tides of war leave no one untouched.This review is spoiler free and so I won't hit on plot points. I will merely suggest the reason this film needs to be seen. It will leave you happy at times, sad at others, and ultimately, will leave you with a bittersweet taste. It offers, however, a chance to understand a people at war, and a culture that largely disappeared in subsequent generations. Beautifully made, this film is a work of art.

Reviewer: John R
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: La película llegó rápido y en buen estado. Es una película conmovedora, la vida de la protagonista se balancea de un lado a otro, sin saber que es lo que quiere, la pintura un medio que para ella es una salida, se ve una visión en sus ojos de lo que fue la guerra.

Reviewer: John-Dean Grunwald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ein Schöner Anime Film

Reviewer: Pat
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: if you're an anime fan this is on the same level as death of the fireflys this a must see movie for anyone who loves a great movie tearing up just thinking about it

Reviewer: Ang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The story is touching. It is a perfect mix of sweetness and bitterness, like life is sometimes. It shows a special perspective of the bomb of Hiroshima. The images are delicate and very impressive. The product arrived on time and in perfect condition. Great and complete experience.

Reviewer: ドリフター
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ジブリ以外の日本のアニメ復権の象徴のようなアニメです。確か君の名はと同じ時期の上映ですが、口コミでじわじわと観客動員を集めた作品だったと思います。映画館でこの作品も観ましたが、蛇足ですが設定資料集など充実していたパンフレットにも感心した記憶があります。丁寧に丁寧にアニメ化された作品という印象です。インポート版ですが、画質はブルーレイだけあって綺麗です。声優も、ヒロインののんさんを筆頭に作品世界を忠実に演技した演技巧者の声優さんたちが上手に演じています。戦前の暗い時代を「結婚」で劇的に環境が変化するヒロインですがヒロインはどこまでもマイペースで、絵を描くことが好きなほのぼのした女の子です。結末付近であの「広島原爆投下」という大事件が起こりますが平和だった世界が一変して悲惨な世界が多少描かれますがヒロインの目に映る現実世界はやはり日常の延長という感じでした。監督さんがこの作品を演出するにあたって、戦前の広島の資料を熱心に捜したけれど、原爆投下で資料が失われてなかなかなかったと苦労されていた話をインタビューで見た記憶があります。「この世界の片隅に」は、戦時中という暗い時代をマイペースで健気に日々を生きるヒロインの視点で描いた映画です。片隅に生きるヒロインには、戦争もどこか他人事で降って湧いた災害のようなものですが、悲しい出来事を経験しながら未来に向かって生きる力を与えてくれるヒロインの姿には強く共感します。きっと、戦時中に生きていた女性たちの多くはヒロインのような生き方をした女性が多かったのではないでしょうか。多くの大人や子供たちに一回は観て欲しい映画の一つです。