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Tag: Riisa Naka

The Imaginary

The Imaginary

An imaginary friend faces a very real threat in Yoshiyuki Momose’s animated fantasy.

Posted on 9 Jul 202411 Jul 2024 by siibillamlawPosted in Animated, Family, Fantasy, JapanTagged 2023, 2024, Akira Terao, Atsuko Takahata, Hana Sugisaki, Issey Ogata, Kokoro Terada, Mitsuaski Kanuka, Review, Riisa Naka, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Takayuki Yamada, Teiya Ichiryusai, Yoshiyuki Momose. Leave a comment

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

By putting the sci-fi stuff in the background, director Mamoru Hosoda creates a film that's more focused on character growth and drama

Posted on 29 Sep 20157 Apr 2016 by siibillamlawPosted in Animated, Drama, Japan, Romantic, Sci FiTagged 2006, Ayami Kakiuchi, Mamoru Hosoda, Mitsuki Tanimura, Mitsutaka Itakura, Review, Riisa Naka, Sachie Hara, Takuya Ishida, Yasutaka Tsutsui, Yuki Sekido. 1 Comment

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