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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anime Tearjerker Wolf Children returns to theaters this Mother's Day — But it's not the movie you think it is
credit- IMDb This unflinching, Japanese animated drama about a down-on-her-luck, single-mom werewolf raising her wolf children is returning to U.S. theaters for a short special run — and it will absolutely destroy your soul. Wolf Children delivers the antidote, though—a transcendent, tragic, wrenching anime love story about loss and the lengths a mother—with no visible means of support—will go to in order to provide for her children, who just happen to be half wolf. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump GKIDS , the American distributor of all the cool anime you wish you'd seen in theaters over the last few years, is bringing Mamoru Hosoda 's heartwarming epic family odyssey Wolf Children back to theaters for a special three-day engagement — May 11 to 13, right before Mother's Day weekend. It's all part of a larger, country-wide re-release for Hosoda's anime classics, as other 4K versions continue to come down the pike, along with digital re-launces. If you're in the mood for a lovely little family film though, consider yourself warned — this one will knock you on your ass and kick you in the teeth in all the right ways. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Website Builder — Create a Website in Minutes — Shopify Shopify Get Offer Undo Caring for a toddler is not only incredibly difficult and draining Wolf Children is a lovely fantasy romance, in which we meet Hana, a young woman who falls in love with a man who is able to turn himself into a wolf. After a horrific accident takes his life, Hana is left to raise their two children — Yuki and Ame, who both inherit their father's wolf-shifting abilities. With no one to guide her and no manual for how to raise half-wolf, half-human kids, Hana is going to have to figure it all out by herself. From hiding their identity in the metropolis to starting anew in a small rural hamlet, Hana suffers as much as any mother does in attempting to shield her offspring from all adversity and in doing everything that's in her strength to provide for them a good future. Why It's the best (and spookiest) Mother's day movie On a superficial level, Wolf Children is just like every other animated movie . It's a brilliant, emotional dive into the life of a young mom, intimately and authentically depicting the harsh reality of what it means to be a young, single mother. In that way it is raw, it is real. Butch, but tender, Hana drives herself to becoming brittle, which erodes her own health and happiness, in order to help her children flourish — even as they grow in opposite directions: one deeper toward the human world, the other toward the wild. These juxtaposed moments are equally laced with beauty and joy and deep heartache. As the story unfolds and explores richly the themes of identity and grief, motherhood and release, the impact is felt. Given the emotional weight of this story, the impact feels especially strong on Mother's Day — making for a homecoming filled with equal parts irony and heartbreak. Beautiful animation with a badass mission Produced by Studio Chizu with directors Mamoru Hosoda and Kaho Honda, Wolf Children features some of the loveliest artwork you'll ever see—from verdant, spacious woodlands and deep, foggy mountains, to cozy, welcoming homes. The children's shapeshifting sequences are spellbinding and mythical, representing the deep emotional distress and inner struggle that they face. Hana's character design — frazzled, hollowed-out, but somehow always inches away from a smile — is a subtle visual metaphor for the burdens mothers quietly carry. Showing both the magic and the heartbreak of being parents to kids that challenge the world's assumptions, Rajsvanshi gets at the very real experience of watching her children grow and develop, while walking the razor's edge of a society that still hasn't learned to embrace them. Where to watch Wolf Children Wolf Children will be screening at 25 different U.S. cities on May 11-13. To see the full list of participating venues and showtimes, visit GKIDS' official website. This new re-release is just the tip of GKIDS' present endeavor to bring Mamoru Hosoda's astounding anime filmography – as well as other Japanese works, mind you – back to theaters and home digital and video formats in the U.S., with even more theatrical re-releases of both Summer Wars and The Boy and the Beast coming soon. Is it worth seeing in theaters? Suffice it to say, if you've never seen Wolf Children, this very limited re-return is the best possible opportunity to find out what makes it so special. Whether you're a lifelong anime fan, or just looking for a deeply affecting movie experience that honors the extraordinary nature of motherhood, this film is everything you've dreamed of and then some. Perhaps it doesn't have you crying from laughter as most Mother's Day outings do — but pack your boxes of tissues because it will stick with you way after the credits roll. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Al Bawaba
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Scarlet: This new 3D anime looks absolutely stunning
Published April 29th, 2025 - 07:44 GMT ALBAWABA - Studio Orange has competition! A recently revealed 3D anime called "Scarlet" took the internet by storm for its stunning visuals and compelling revenge storyline. With Studio Chizu in charge of production and Mamoru Hosoda as director, the movie is highly anticipated by many fans. Mamoru Hosoda is a renowned Japanese director who worked on several beloved projects such as Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and many more. Hosoda's latest film is expected to drop during the Winter season, on Nov. 21, 2025. Mamoru Hosoda's NEW DARK FANTASY ANIME MOVIE "Scarlet" TRAILER REVEAL!Release Date: Nov 21, 2025Animation Studio: Studio Chizu Dark Revenge Fantasy about a princess on a journey to seek revenge for the killing of her father, the — Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) April 28, 2025 Many fans commended Hosoda for trying something different, since most of his movies don't revolve around revenge and are usually 2D animated. A social media user wrote on Musk's X (formerly Twitter), "I think it's a good idea to try something new! I was surprised that it wasn't a 2D animation, but it's really great to see them taking on a new challenge in 3D!" On the contrary, several others weren't so keen about the use of CGI in anime since it's often criticized for its production quality, which makes it look "cheap" and "unfinished" to many. Another social media user wrote, "It's going to be good but unfortunate it's CGI. His art style is so visually appealing. CGI at anime movie budgets will never match up to his hand drawn stuff." "Scarlet" 【特報】『果てしなきスカーレット』＜11月21日（金）公開！＞(Studio Chizu) While that's true in many cases, a Japanese studio called Orange has proved many anime fans wrong with titles such as Beastars and Houseki no Kuni. According to several sources, Scarlet will follow the story of a heroin, who ventures on a journey to seek revenge from the person who killed her father, the king. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
