Yadosagashi
House Hunting / やどさがし / Looking for a Home
| Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Slice of Life | |
| Demographics: Kids | |
| Studios: Studio Ghibli | |
| Rating: 6.53 / 10 | |
| Rank: #7057 | |
| Popularity: #10244 | |
| Users Listed: 3,548 | |
| Users Scored: 710 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 06/07/2021 | |
| Aired: January 3, 2006 (Winter) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
A solitary young woman departs the urban environment, embarking on a journey into the rural landscapes beyond. Her travels lead her through unfamiliar territories populated by unsettling phenomena – unusual creatures and spectral presences that seem to permeate the natural world. The narrative focuses on her experiences navigating this strange ecosystem, exploring themes of isolation, adaptation, and the blurred lines between the tangible and the ethereal. The anime emphasizes atmosphere over action, presenting a contemplative exploration of the unknown and the protagonist's quiet resilience in the face of unsettling encounters. It’s a story about finding one's place within a world that doesn't readily offer answers, and the subtle strength discovered through solitude.
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Staff:
- Miyazaki, Hayao (Director, Script, Storyboard, Key Animation)
- Inamura, Takeshi (Key Animation)
- Muroi, Yasuo (In-Between Animation)
- Onoda, Kazuyoshi (Key Animation)
- Saitou, Masaya (In-Between Animation)
- Tateno, Hitomi (Animation Check)
- Yamada, Shinichirou (Key Animation)
- Yamashita, Akihiko (Key Animation)
- Yasuda, Michiyo (Color Design)
- Yonebayashi, Hiromasa (Key Animation)
- Yoshio, Hideaki (Key Animation)
Reviews:
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User IkariZero (Score: 6/10):
Yadosagashi is a short film viewable for patrons of the Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan. Although it's most definitely intended for young children, it's a very clever film that audiences of all ages can understand and enjoy. The beauty of it is its use of Japanese onomatopoeia to tell the story of the female lead during her journey. The art is lackluster, but the prominence of the sound effects more than make up for it.