---
title: "Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sumikko-gurashi-the-pop-up-book-and-the-secret-child-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 636959
imdb_id: "tt11311968"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 66
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sumikko-gurashi-the-pop-up-book-and-the-secret-child-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mankyu
- **Networks / Studios**: Fanworks, Nippan Group Holdings, Aeon Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoshihiko Inohara** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Manami Honjo** as *Narrator (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child?
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### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/636959)
- [Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child (2019)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/636959/cast)
- [Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child (2019 ...](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sumikko-gurashi-the-movie-the-unexpected-picture-book-and-the-secret-child/credits)
- [Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child - Full ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/sumikko-gurashi-the-movie/rttdnbaVhjAxtdDtf7GHK3/credits/)
- [Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Unexpected Picture Book ... - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11311968/)

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