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.

Whisper of the Heart
1995
7.9/10

Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
2019
8.1/10

Kensuke's Kingdom
2024
7.1/10

Summer Ghost
2021
7.3/10

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
2006
7.8/10

The Little Prince
2015
7.6/10

The Boy and the Heron
2023
7.4/10

Sing a Bit of Harmony
2021
7.4/10

Modest Heroes
2018
6.7/10

Okko's Inn
2018
7.2/10

Barbie: Princess Charm School
2011
7.6/10

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
2010
7.9/10

Child of Kamiari Month
2021
6.5/10

Only Yesterday
1991
7.4/10

Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts
2017
8.0/10

Bridge to Terabithia
2007
7.4/10

Wonder
2017
8.1/10

Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
2016
6.9/10

Mai Mai Miracle
2009
7.1/10

Balto III: Wings of Change
2004
6.7/10
The Football Factory
2004
6.392/10