Following mother-daughter duo Nikuko and Kikuko, acclaimed director Ayumu Watanabe unveils a sentimental anime that radiates with an uplifting coming of age storyline.
The tale of a young girl learning to love herself (and her seaside town) might not seem fresh, but the character specifics pop in this beautiful feature
Ayumu Watanabe’s latest anime feature employs some stereotypes, but the supportive and heartwarming relationship between its central mother-daughter pair forms the backbone of the film.