Customer Ratings & Reviews

Wonderful, thought-provoking movie with serious adult themes. It's definitely not for children or people with short attention spans.

My son loved this movie,it's great from beginning to end.Great picture quality.

Love this movie. Made me love anime a lot more and love to see more

The story is touching and well presented. I loved it.

Hokusai (the father) is probably the most famous Japanese artist ever. His picture of "The Wave" is known around the world. This story is based on his daughter who helped him with his work. Not much is known about ther lives, the anime is based on a manga. While the base facts are true, it takes a lot of liberty in the story. Still, it is very interesting. The art is exquisite but no in the same valibre as "Your Name".

Loosely based on history, this 'thoughtfully paced" [translation: a little slow] anime will immerse you in the character's experience and leave you feeling connected to the Hokusai family. It's also a visual masterpiece. If you can't see it in a theatre, watch on the biggest TV you can find. Average bonus features, but that's not why you buy a movie like this anyway.

Studio gibli has done it again, a wonderful adaptation of an equally wonderful historical manga. Studio gibli has produced some of the finest and most creative stories ever to grace the silver screan: tales full of magic, mystery, sorrow and beauty. This is a drama with very adult themes, yet it keeps the classic elements found in all studio gibli films. Thoughtful and sophisticated this is a tale that should be experienced.

Movie has some slower moments but it's a decent movie all around.

My little kids love Japanese films, so they picked this out. Not sure this is really an appropriate film for younger kids. A good story, but maybe I could have waited a few years before I had to explain what a brothel is to an 8-year old... I should have checked it out more before buying it. Having said that, it is well made.

A fantastic look at the past through the eyes of a not so ordinary woman painter apprentice. A unique presentation of women in late 1800 Japanese society. A look at the past through the eyes of a women. The heroine does not brandish a sword however, her ordinary actions and decisions lead to change and transformation. A must see.

This animeis based on the Hokusai family, the famous Japanese artists in the 1800's. However interesting the story is, the movie is mostly fiction as not much was really known about them. The art is excellent, but the subtitles could have been better.

If you want anime that is more than girls in school skirts tee-heeing, I recommend this title. Separating the wheat from the chaff takes time but, the wheat is out there. A great example of what is possible with anime.

This film is very well done and beautiful animation. The action is VERY SLOW, I would recommend it for adults only, not children.

This movie rely a lot on story rader than visual effects to tell the story although fill with great animation good movie but must follow story line to follow.

Enjoyed the movie but it would be a good idea to know the back story before watching. If you don't then some of it will not make sense.

I really enjoyed the movie. It is a little hard to follow sometimes but not enough to deter me from watching it again.

This story is a great one for the whole family! It is beautiful and has a strong message for anyone who has a dream. I highly recommend this movie!

This was insightful and enjoyable. The characters came to life and told a story that had realistic experiences.

I watched this on a whim, the art and story are both breathtaking. If you have an appreciation for artwork, this is a good watch.

It's a really great movie, reminds me very much of the Studio Ghibli animation. Highly recommend.