“A human mother raises two wolf-children in rural Japan after their shape-shifting father's death.”
Wolf Children
おおかみこどもの雨と雪
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Synopsis
A human mother raises two wolf-children in rural Japan after their shape-shifting father's death.
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 233 sampled reviews
What 233 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.83 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 3.2
↑ 0.53
Running avg · Sep 2012 → Oct 2025
- 9 “This is a movie for those who like good movies that make you think about family and life it was just plain beautiful”
- 10 “I just watched it over this past weekend. Onions came out of nowhere, so many tears. Lovely story, lovely animation. Would watch again and again.”
- 10 “such a heartwarming movie to be enjoyed by anyone from 3 to 300. Wolf Children is such a marvelous masterpiece that enthralls the watcher to see a deeper meaning in a story”
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- Format 1 × 117′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 57m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2012 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-6711 catalog
Produced by
- Madhouse Producer
- VAP Producer
- Dentsu Producer
- Yomiuri Telecasting Producer
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- TOHO Producer
- Hiroshima Television Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- GKIDS Licensor