Ranked #832

Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi

When I borrowed the DVD from my sister I was sceptical at first because she said she didn't really like it and the graphics weren't really outstanding either. How wrong I was. Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi is one if the most amazing animes I have ever seen. I must admit I expected it to be rather boring and not special at all but I was so wrong. I enjoyed every minute of it, it was fun to watch, I laughed a lot, and I cried a lot too. The story really touched me, the characters really grew on me (even the supporting ones!) and when I was done watching, I was sad because I didn't want it to end.

The Story: The young boy Koichi happens to find a Kappa, which surprisingly survived over 200 years. He takes the Kappa, now named "Coo", home, and starting from then on, he secretly lives with family Uehara. When Coo starts feeling lonely, Koichi and the Kappa go on a trip, to find other Kappas. But a legendary being like Coo will not stay undiscovered for long...

When I thought about rating this anime, I thought I'd give it a 9 because the graphics weren't what I am used to from other animes. But after finishing the anime, I realized the way the characters are drawn fit the story perfectly. It was part of the charm in my opinion. The setting isn't some kind of parallel world so any other graphics, the "normal", often used kind, wouldn't have gone well with the story.

I recommend this anime for EVERY one out there, but I must say there is some violence in it, so it's not just a happy go lucky anime.

This movie is outstanding, unique and very, very touching. After watching it, you will agree with me. You WILL. There's no chance you'll disagree. That's impossible. read more

If there's anything this anime could remind you of then it's the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial".

A boy finds a strange (initially fossilised) creature, a Kappa named Coo, with a kind character. The family gets attached to Coo and struggles to keep him secret from the public. Coo soon starts to feel lonely and separated and wonders about his own kind.
Even though there's a lot happening in between and afterwards, the movie has a very, VERY calm and smooth way of storytelling but doesn't create a feeling boredom. If you're looking for action and a propulsive plot, then this is nothing for you.

Most characters have depth and happen to be very open with their feelings - this, the sorrows of Coo and what they entail make "Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi" an exceptionally empathetic and touching anime.

There are moments of fun, happiness and sadness, even some of shock. Everyone who usually cries a little (or more) in movies will definitely cry while watching this one.

On the side panel you can see that someone set the genre to "Adventure" .... I don't think that fits too much. Slice of Life, Drama and (a little) Comedy are way more fitting.

The visual art in "Kappa no Coo..." won't impress you all too much - pretty solid and modest are the words coming to my mind. All in all more than enough to catch the atmosphere and the viewer.

If you're liking emotional motion pictures with strong characters and strong plot then you shouldn't miss this one. read more