Pom Poko
Movie (1994)
A fantastic tale of survival.
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Movie (1994)
A fantastic tale of survival.
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity2/5
Tanuki are depicted courting, marrying, and are drawn with visible testicles according to legend.
Violence & Gore3/5
The movie features cartoon violence including alliances of tanuki fighting with sticks, vehicle overturning, fires, and human deaths.
Profanity2/5
Humans are described with harsh terms and a character calls to kill them.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking2/5
Tanuki consume drinks appearing to be alcohol during celebrations and inebriated men appear at a bar.
Frightening Scenes2/5
Characters face cartoon jeopardy, scares, and transform into monsters to frighten humans.
Other things to know
A product brand name appears on a crane in the film.
Positives & learning
Positive messages
The story strongly advocates for respecting nature, showing empathy for living beings, and peaceful change.
Role models
Tanuki leaders are shown as courageous, resourceful, and self-sacrificing with respected female leadership.
Representation
The story incorporates culturally specific folklore, non-Western religious practices, and community focus.
Learning
Families can discuss the popularity of environmental stories and differences between Western animation and Japanese anime.
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