Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday is a Japanese anime drama coming of age film. It was written and directed by Isao Tahakata, musically composed by Katz Hoshi, filmed by Hisao Shiraishi, edited by Takeshi Seyama, produced by Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli, and distributed by Toho.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Excellent animation, very fluid, gentle, and calm. The hand drawn animation hasn't aged a day since its original 1991 release.
 * 2) Very appealing art style and character designs, very realistic.
 * 3) Great voice acting in both sub and dub.
 * 4) Likable, complex characters.
 * 5) Interesting themes about reflection of the past and embracing the people that we become.
 * 6) A lot less preachy and in your face than Isao Takahata's more popular movie, Grave of the Fireflies.
 * 7) Probably one of the most human and relatable films that Studio Ghibli has ever created, as opposed to their more fantastical works such as Spirited Away.

Reception
The film received widespread critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 100%, based on 56 reviews, with an average rating of 8.39/10. The critical consensus states "Only Yesterday's long-delayed U.S. debut fills a frustrating gap for American Ghibli fans while offering further proof of the studio's incredibly consistent commitment to quality." It has a score 90 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 19 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

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