Summer Days with Coo

GUnited States rating20072h 18mAnimation, Fantasy, Comedy
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A young boy finds a mysterious creature called a kappa in a muddy ditch and brings it home. The boy and his family care for the creature while trying to navigate the attention it brings from the public. It is a gentle story about the bond between a boy and his unusual new friend.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a gentle atmosphere typical of traditional anime storytelling. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA flashback shows a samurai attacking the kappa's father.
  • Approx.ScaryThe kappa's former owner beats him before he runs away.
  • Approx.ScaryThe dog is hit by a car during a chase.
  • Approx.SomeA water dragon appears in the sky during a tense moment.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boy and the kappa become such good friends?
  2. 2How did the family show they cared for Coo even when things were difficult?
  3. 3Why do you think it was important for the boy to stand up for his classmate?

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