Momoko, Kaeru no Uta ga Kikoeru yo.

Momoko, who attends a special school, is both mentally and physically disabled. Every morning she becomes peevish because she can't go to the ordinary school with her twin brother Riki. Her family soothes Momoko by singing her favorite song "The Song of Frogs."

One day, Momoko shouts encouragement to Riki who's playing dodgeball at an open classroom day and Riki's team wins the game. Ryuji, whose team lost the game, is not impressed and demands that Riki stop bringing his 'idiot sister' to school. Riki totally loses control and hits Ryuji with all his might.

The following year, an experiment in integrated education is implemented and Momoko begins to attend Riki's school. Unfortunately, her physical condition takes a turn for the worse and she's sent to a hospital. Riki and all her classmates want to cheer her up and they set a goal of winning a relay race so that they would be able to tell Momoko the good news. Meanwhile, the fastest sprinter, Ryuichi, insists that he won't be taking part in the race.

(Source: Eleven Arts)

Kuramoto, Momoko Main

Mamiya, Kurumi Japanese

Kuramoto, Riki Main

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Kuroki Supporting

Itou, Kentarou Japanese

Reiko Supporting

Mizutani, Yuuko Japanese

Seiji's mother Supporting

Kouda, Kaho Japanese

Yoshida, Kenta Supporting

School Principal Supporting

Kimura, Masafumi Japanese

Kuramoto, Masayuki Supporting

Yamanoi, Jin Japanese

Kita, Kouichi Supporting

Uchida, Naoya Japanese

Kita, Ryuuji Supporting

Shibuichi, Setsuko Director, Storyboard, Character Design

Shimizu, Katsunori Sound Director

Suenaga, Mitsuyo Script

Oshima, Michiru Music

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Apr 15, 2022

tasim1012

Recommended

This is the first review I am planning on posting here. This is because I just can't help but to write one for this movie. I do not think that the art of this anime is very good, especially in comparison to other anime that came out during this time period. But I do believe it adds a kind of element to it, something that differentiates it from the rest. I know it is uncharacteristic to watch old anime that is no longer the latest, but it is good to go back and look at this art style every once in awhile.

The story itself ... is very realistic and wholesome, there were actually times that I had to take a break from the movie as I felt quite sad and didn't want to bawl my eyes out. The soundtrack is emotional, complementing the scene.

Overall, I enjoyed it, and while it is not one of those timeless classics, I believe it still a movie to watch, and good in its own way.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 1, 2020

MakingAList

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My Sister Momoko is a movie that's worth your time. It's a movie that has lessons to teach and a story to tell, and it achieves this very well with what it has. A good watch for all ages, it may help change the way that we treat people who are different from us.
While the art is mediocre, the characters and heart that this movie has will distract you from that soon. It really gives you insight into the difficulties the characters face surrounding Momoko's disability, including her parents, brother, classmates, and most importantly, Momoko herself. I enjoyed the focus on the disabled characters, ... and I feel like this movie helped me understand them better. Some people have different needs than we do, and even though it may take a little adaptation, we shouldn't shy away from them! You can find a valuable friend in anyone. I think that's important for people of all ages to learn.
And, be ready for a tearjerker. Since this movie deals with a lot of emotional themes, it's probable that by the end you'll at least have teared up. I actually had to grab a tissue and pause the movie to wipe my tears.
Overall, an enjoyable experience! If you have an open mind and about 1 hr 20 min, you and/or your family can have a good time. Just keep the tissues nearby.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jan 25, 2018

OnegaiSensei666

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Oh this thing still pierce me when i remember ending which overwhelmed with feels... Even strongest wall can sometimes break... - Midosouji

Story: It's about twins Momoko and Riki. Riki is few minutes older, booth were born premature but Momoko had to suffer a little bit and she is light hendiceped. Brother starts to strugle when Momoko came to his school cause he was thinking what would anyone say. Surprise mfka everyone starts to like Momoko except one guy Ryuji which is such a pain in the ... Even if you probably know what will happen, this show manages still to pierce you through the hearth ... and make you shed tears. Great, great story.

Animation: Animation was perfect, every detail, character looking except few things where i almost laughed ( i'll probably go to hell ) at hendiceped kids cause of their head shapes... Everything was so perfect, enviroment,details,...

Sound: Well this is just a pushed in feels, when this combine with story and other things, its piercing.Only flaw is a little voice acting, where i expected to be screaming and agony i didn't saw that much of that.

Characters: Now here we have a good characters and characters with hate-love relationship.

Ryuji is bully, which have his narcisstic father that just order him to study cause he doesn't want him to be surronded by idiots,... He express his pain and other feelings through bullying others and he says whatever he wants, he just doesn't care about what he said cause he doesn't think. At the ending he gets a little bit better dude.

Riki is Momokos younger brother whitch strougles with " dissapointment " cause sometimes his parents are giving more attention to his sister, and he later realizes everything. He was cheerfull and good through whole movie, he defended Momoko of others untill things started to get better.

Momoko ( my poor little sunshine ) is few minutes younger than Riko, when they were in kindergarten they could do the same things, but as they start growing older, shes hendicep showed more and more. She is always cheerfull, fighting through pain with smile, she will break your hearth.

Overall: This movie was amazing, story that gives you goosegumps with few scenes ( i know cause at one scene i had feeling like my long hair would go straight up ) characters which will make you connect with them in 10 minutes and everything. Totally recommend it but since this movie is little unknown ( only 60 people watched it on this site at the time of this review writting ) i doubt anyone would read my recommend.

Anyway golden show, full of feels and empathy.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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