Feature films

Mirai

2018

This world is  full of the future.

The film portrays huge themes of family history,  the great passage of time, and the cycle of life.

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Story

When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning "future"), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun's entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai... until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future — including his sister Mirai, as a teenager.

Together, Kun and teenage Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family's incredible story. But why did Mirai come from the future?

Main staff

Director / Screenplay / Original StoryMamoru Hosoda
Animation DirectorsHiroyuki Aoyama, Ayako Hata
Art DirectorsTakashi Omori, Yohei Takamatsu
CG DirectorRyo Horibe
Color CoordinatorOsamu Mikasa

Awards

2019Academy Awards Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film
2019Annie Awards Best Independent Feature Animation
2019Golden Globe Awards Nominee
2018Cannes Official Selection, Directors' Fortnight
2018San Sebastian International Film Festival
2018Sitges Film Festival