Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window

A gentle, heartwarming look at childhood and unconventional teaching, slowly shadowed by the approach of war.

Directed by

Shinnosuke Yakuwa

Genres

Animation, Drama, Family

Starring

Liliana Ohno, Koji Yakusho, Shun Oguri

Tagline

You really are a good kid.

Overview

This engaging series of childhood recollections tells of an unconventional school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. The school had old railroad cars for classrooms and was run by an extraordinary man – its founder and headmaster, Sōsaku Kobayashi – who deeply valued children's independence, and who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Education, family, freedom, war

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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