“Kindhearted artist Suzu faces wartime struggles after marrying a stranger in pre/post-WWII Hiroshima.”
In This Corner of the World
この世界の片隅に
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Synopsis
Kindhearted artist Suzu faces wartime struggles after marrying a stranger in pre/post-WWII Hiroshima.
Suzu Urano is a pure and kindhearted girl who loves to draw and keep her head in the clouds. Growing up in the outskirts of Hiroshima with her family, she is more than happy to help with her grandmother's nori business. However, when she becomes of age, Suzu leaves her beloved home to marry Shuusaku Houjou, a man she barely knows. As she integrates into her new husband's household, the homesick bride struggles to adjust to the unfamiliar environment as the war effort extends far beyond its point of no return. When the war reaches Suzu's own backyard and peace gives way to brutality, how will she support herself and those she comes to love along the way? Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni paints a colorful yet haunting depiction of everyday life in the years before and after World War II, showcasing the perseverance and fortitude of ordinary Japanese during one of the darkest periods of modern history.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 56 sampled reviews
What 56 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.52 · some divergence
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 3.5
↓ 1.52
Running avg · Nov 2016 → Mar 2025
- 10 “This was a two-hour heartwarming and tear-jerking experience where Suzu's smile consistently evoked contagious joy in me, complemented by a beautiful ending score and interesting narrative...”
- 9 “Having just watched it, I find it a little hard to gather my thoughts and put them into words. I went into Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni expecting a tear-jerking WWII movie littered with tragedies....”
- 8 “I enjoyed this movie primarily for its stunning visual presentation and pretty colors, which ultimately earned my forgiveness for its narrative shortcomings. However, I felt extremely confused...”
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- Format 1 × 168′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 48m all episodes
- Aired Nov 2016 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-7217 catalog
Produced by
- Genco Producer
- Animatsu Entertainment Producer
Licensed by
- Shout! Factory Licensor