Pom Poko (1994)

• 119 min

7.2

A Fantastic Tale Of Survival

Directed by: Isao Takahata
Casting: Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki, Yuriko Ishida, Megumi Hayashibara, Yumi Ichihara, Akira Kamiya, Takehiro Murata, Gannosuke Ashiya, Kosan Yanagiya, Shinchou Kokontei, Bunshi Katsura VI, Beichou Katsura, Akira Fukuzawa, Hayashiya Shōzō IX, Shiho Nagai, Osamu Kato
Countries: Japan
Premiere: 1994-07-16
Status: Released

Tags: animals, environment, japanese mythology, anime

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.