Wolf Children
おおかみこどもの雨と雪
“A college student falls for the last of his kind, then raises two children who inherit his remarkable nature.”
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Synopsis
A college student falls for the last of his kind, then raises two children who inherit his remarkable nature.
Hana, a dedicated college student, finds herself drawn to a quiet, enigmatic man who occasionally appears in her classes. Their connection deepens into love, and she discovers that he harbors an extraordinary secret—he is the last of his kind, a being who walks between two worlds. Despite the challenges this presents, their bond grows stronger, leading them to build a life together. Their unique family expands with the arrival of two children who inherit their father's remarkable nature. As Hana navigates the complexities of motherhood, she faces the universal struggles of raising children who are different, all while protecting them from a world that might not understand. This leads her to make a life-changing decision to leave the city behind for the tranquility of rural life, where her family can find peace and acceptance. Wolf Children is a tender, moving tale about love, family, and the courage it takes to embrace what makes us different in a world that values conformity.
Hana, a hard-working college student, falls in love with a mysterious man who attends one of her classes though he is not an actual student. As it turns out, he is not truly human either. On a full moon night, he transforms, revealing that he is the last werewolf alive. Despite this, Hana's love remains strong, and the two ultimately decide to start a family. Hana gives birth to two healthy children—Ame, born during rainfall, and Yuki, born during snowfall—both possessing the ability to turn into wolves, a trait inherited from their father. All too soon, however, the sudden death of her lover devastates Hana's life, leaving her to raise a peculiar family completely on her own. The stress of raising her wild-natured children in a densely populated city, all while keeping their identity a secret, culminates in a decision to move to the countryside, where she hopes Ame and Yuki can live a life free from the judgments of society. Wolf Children is the heartwarming story about the challenges of being a single mother in an unforgiving modern world.
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What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 233 sampled reviews
8.5/10
What 233
viewers
settled on.
94% recommend
Score distribution
Agreement
SplitPolarized
σ 1.83 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.9 ptsRecommenders 9.1 · others 3.2
Yes
9.1
No
3.2
Score over time
0.53Verbosity
Short · 36%
Medium · 26%
Long · 38%
Snap verdicts · shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9/10 “This is a movie for those who like good movies that make you think about family and life it was just plain beautiful”
- 10/10 “The story and animation are both lovely, creating a deeply moving experience that left me in tears. There are no flaws to report, as the entire production is excellent. I highly recommend this...”
- 10/10 “Wolf Children is a marvelous masterpiece and a truly heartwarming experience suitable for viewers of all ages. There are no notable flaws to report regarding this film. I highly recommend this...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Wolf Children begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-6711
- Format
- 1 × 117′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 57m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 2012 – Jul 2012
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Movie
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-6711
- catalog