Detective, Mystery, & Romance in Anime Spring 2014: Top 6 Films
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ChronusMovie · 2014 · 24mMakoto Nakazono, a high school student, harbors a secret: since childhood, he has been able to see "black entities" that steal souls. He is unexpectedly confronted by one of these entities, Akira Seno, who demands to know if Makoto will interfere with their plans. Makoto responds with a weary acceptance, stating he can't do anything anyway. In that moment, Makoto fails to notice a threatening shadow approaching his childhood friend, Hazuki.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.6 - 2
The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-GraderMovie · 2014 · 25mMasaya, a large first-grader who cries easily, needs help walking to school at night. He's escorted by Akiyo, a small but strong second-grader, and admires her strength. When something upsets Akiyo, Masaya decides to cheer her up by hiking to the Ipponsugi forest to find the spotted bellflowers she loves.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 3
Paroru's Future IslandMovie · 2014 · 26mOn a remote island across a vast ocean live unique creatures unknown to humankind. One of the island's children, Paroru, discovers a photograph of the human world and, captivated by its beauty, defies tradition to venture beyond the island. Paroru and his companions are amazed by their first glimpse of the human world, but unexpected challenges lie ahead. Will they successfully reach their destination?IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.0 - 4
Tamako Love StoryMovie · 2014 · 83m · Romance, Animation, ComedyTamako balances her family's rice-cake business with the school baton club, leaving little room for romance. She's unaware of her childhood friend Mochizo's feelings for her, a secret known to everyone else. As graduation approaches and Mochizo prepares to move to Tokyo, will Tamako finally understand her own feelings and express them before he leaves?IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 5
Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another DimensionMovie · 2014 · 110m · Animation, Action, DramaA dangerous sniper is terrorizing Tokyo, forcing residents to stay indoors. Once again, Conan must uncover the motive behind the murders and capture the elusive sniper before more people are harmed.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 6
HarmonieMovie · 2014 · 26m · Animation, DramaEach student in classroom 2-1 lives within their own world. For me, Akio Honjou, that world includes lively discussions about anime with my friends Yoshida and Watanabe – a happy, familiar space. Yet, I often find myself wondering about Juri Makina, who seems to exist in a world of effortless smiles and beautiful companions across the room. One day, I unexpectedly enter her world, but it's far more complicated than I imagined.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.7
