Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child 2019
“An Adventure Beyond Imagination”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 66 minutes
- Director
- Mankyu
- Networks
- Fanworks, Nippan Group Holdings, Aeon Entertainment
What is Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child?
Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child is an animation, family, and fantasy film released in Japan on November 8, 2019, with a runtime of one hour and six minutes. The franchise originally debuted in 2012 featuring slightly negative characters who like to stay in the corner of a room.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 66 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 8, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Fanworks, Nippan Group Holdings, Aeon Entertainment
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 12 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~66 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Fanworks, Nippan Group Holdings, Aeon Entertainment
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Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child is an animation, family, and fantasy film released in Japan on November 8, 2019, with a runtime of one hour and six minutes. The franchise originally debuted in 2012 featuring slightly negative characters who like to stay in the corner of a room. These characters include Shirokuma, a polar bear who is sensitive to cold; Penguin?, a penguin who is unsure if it is actually a penguin; Tonkatsu, a piece of pork cutlet that was left uneaten; Neko, a shy cat; and Tokage, who hides his nature as one of the last dinosaurs. Before being adapted into a feature film, the franchise inspired various items including toys, books, stationery material, and video games. Additional details noted in reference materials indicate that the film was directed by Mankyû and features cast members Yoshihiko Inohara and Manami Honjô, while the characters discover a pop-out picture book in the basement of Cafe Sumikko.
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“A gripping exploration of animation and family that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child worth watching?
Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child and when was it released?
Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child is a feature film with a runtime of 66 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child?
Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child was directed by Mankyu.
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