MIRAI NO MIRAI

Four year-old Kun is disappointed when the new baby in his family promptly replaces him as the centre of attention; he refuses to accept his little sister, Mirai. When a magical and mysterious gateway opens in the garden, Kun has the chance to encounter his family members when they were young themselves. He is also visited by an older girl with the same name as his sister, leading to a series of surprising adventures, which change how he sees the world.

Mamoru Hosoda is a director of animation films who swept the animation awards in Japan thrusting him to the top echelon of Japanese animation directors. His animated films, with their distinct Japanese technique and sensibility, tell stories reflecting the realities of Japan but also transcending national boundaries and moving and inspiring audiences around the world.

The latest gem from Japanese anime master Mamoru Hosoda concerns a little boy's conflict with his baby sister. It may be the animator's smallest film, but it stands tall. You'll be enchanted.

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone