July 5, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
July 5, 2024
Director
Yoshiyuki Momose
Cast
Rio Suzuki, Kokoro Hirasawa, Sakura Ando, and Takayuki Yamada
Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, rated PG, released July 5, 2024. A girl's imaginary friend must stay believed-in when danger looms.
Starring Rio Suzuki, Kokoro Hirasawa, Sakura Ando, and Takayuki Yamada.
Studio-style wonder about imagination and loyalty.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—90% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 85% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 6.8/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Studio-style wonder about imagination and loyalty.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 90% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audiences largely leave satisfied (85% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.8/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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