Baby and Me

A gentle, bittersweet slice-of-life about a boy shouldering adult burdens, mixing domestic warmth with quiet resentment and gradual healing.

Created by

Jun Takada, Masako Iijima

Genres

Animation, Comedy

Starring

Kappei Yamaguchi, Chika Sakamoto, Mitsuru Miyamoto

Overview

Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother, Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of a Japanese salaryman. Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, grief, parenthood, coming-of-age

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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