Movie

Yona Yona Penguin

2009 · 85 min

A whimsical and heartfelt fantasy adventure that blends colorful 3D animation with a touching story about grief and believing in yourself.

Overview: Rintaro directs a tale of three children who visit a land of wonder. This is the first "3D anime" that Madhouse has produced. Oh, and there are penguins.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Grief, family, coming-of-age, redemption
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
coming-of-age
redemption
survival
Places: fantasy world
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none