The Imaginary

The Imaginary

A boy no one can see, and the Imaginaries.

Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose

Produced by STUDIO PONOC, TOHO

2023108 min7.6 / 10

A visually enchanting anime about the bond between a child and her imaginary friend, balancing whimsical adventure with the melancholy of growing up and being forgotten.

Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Imaginary easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Imaginary sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The Imaginary end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Imaginary violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Imaginary scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

75/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Imaginary

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Imaginary

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Imaginary, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Imaginary, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Imaginary, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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