Mai Mai Miracle

Mai Mai Miracle

Directed by Sunao Katabuchi

Produced by Madhouse

200994 min7.0 / 10

A tender coming-of-age story that weaves a child's imaginative flights of fancy with the bittersweet realities of growing up, anchored by family bonds and local history.

Inspired by her grandfather's stories, young Shinko embarks on wild flights of fancy about the history of the little town she lives in. But dreams can't fend off the realities of growing up.

Questions people ask

  • Is Mai Mai Miracle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Mai Mai Miracle violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Mai Mai Miracle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Mai Mai Miracle sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Mai Mai Miracle end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Mai Mai Miracle

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mai Mai Miracle

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mai Mai Miracle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mai Mai Miracle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mai Mai Miracle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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