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Pom Poko
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Pom Poko is a film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Isao Takahata that relies heavily on Japanese folklore. Pom Poko was released by Disney as part of the deal the company made with Studio Ghibli; the film was released in the United States on DVD in 2005. Pom Poko tells the story of a group of tanuki (called raccoons in the English dub and subtitles) who are trying to find a way to save their home the Tama New Town development that's being built and causing a decrease in living space and food for the tanuki.

The animation in Pom Poko employs at least two or three different styles, especially when it comes to the Tanuki. Not that this is bad, but it can be a bit disorienting at times. Personally, even though this film was given a PG rating, I don't think it's entirely appropriate for younger viewers. There are shots of a couple of the Tanuki being run over by automobiles, which could be disturbing to young children. Also, in at least one battle, the male Tanuki use their testicles as a weapon. Personally, I would recommend Pom Poko for anime viewers who are thirteen or fourteen years of age and older.

Pom Poko was released as a two disc set. There is only one special feature included on the first disc. The feature is the trailers and TV spots for Pom Poko, and this runs for about eight minutes. There are four promotional spots in all, which have the original Japanese audio with English subtitles. The second disc only has the storyboard version of the film included on it.

Pom Poko has an interesting premise, but it is one of the longer films in the Studio Ghibli catalog. The pacing of the film is also a little slower than the other Studio Ghibli films, which is another thing that younger children wouldn't appreciate about this film. However, if you are a fan of Studio Ghibli or Isao Takahata, then you should add this DVD to your collection.

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