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Kitaro Kosaka’s stunning anime feature Okko’s Inn from the famed studio Madhouse will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on July 2, 2019 from GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
The moving coming-of-age drama depicts powerful messages about believing in yourself and being of service to others through its memorable characters and gorgeous animation. Because of its sensitive themes, we suggest Okko’s Inn for ages 9+.
Synopsis
After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother, who runs a traditional inn near an ancient spring said to have healing waters. Okko soon discovers there are spirits living there only she can see – welcoming ghosts who keep her company, play games and help her navigate her new environment. Okko strives to be a gracious host, and this is soon put to the test by a string of challenging guests with different stories. But ultimately Okko discovers that dedicating herself to others becomes the key to taking care of herself.
The latest feature from famed anime studio Madhouse and director Kitaro Kosaka, who was a key animator on numerous classic films at the venerable Studio Ghibli, seamlessly blends immersive, idyllic landscapes with the storybook charm of Okko’s beloved guests. Okko’s Inn delivers a rare ghost story that is firmly grounded in the trials and joys of humanity.
My daughter Althea, who is seven, gives it two-thousand thumbs up, and highly recommends it! It kept her attention throughout the movie. She laughed, she cried, and wanted to watch it again and again. Head to the end of this blog post to enter to win a copy of your own!
About GKIDS
GKIDS is a producer and distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an astounding eleven Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations with The Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, Ernest & Celestine in 2014, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and Song of the Sea in 2015, Boy and theWorld and When Marnie Was There in 2016, My Life as a Zucchini in 2017, The Breadwinner in 2018, and Mirai in 2019. GKIDS also handles North American distribution for the famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world’s most coveted animation collections with titlesSpirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and others. GKIDS also produces the annual LA-based film festival, ANIMATION IS FILM, which embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of their work to the fullest range of expression that the medium is capable of.
About Shout! Factory!
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based inLos Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
Thank you to Shout! Factory for the review film and for sponsoring this amazing giveaway. TWO (2) lucky readers will win a copy of Okko’s Inn on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download.
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2 thoughts on “This Stunning Anime Feature ‘Okko’s Inn’ Comes to Blu-ray and DVD July 2 + Giveaway”
My kiddo and I both want to see this movie. I have seen so many positive reviews about it and I am very much looking forward to a good family movie night watching this.
My kiddo and I both want to see this movie. I have seen so many positive reviews about it and I am very much looking forward to a good family movie night watching this.
I like the storyline.