My Neighbors the Yamadas

"The safety of family is the wish of the world."

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The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

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Toru Masuoka

Takashi Yamada (voice)

Yukiji Asaoka

Matsuko Yamada (voice)

Akiko Yano

Teacher Fujihara (voice)

Tamao Nakamura

Shige's Friend (voice)

Chōchō Miyako

Grandma Kikuchi (voice)

Suguru Egawa

Baseball Commentator on Television (voice)

Director: Isao TakahataProducer: Takashi ShojiExecutive Producer: Yasuyoshi TokumaProducer: Seiichiro UjiieScreenplay: Isao Takahata

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Alunauwie

2025-09-29

90%

My Neighbors The Yamadas offers a heartfelt portrayal of everyday family life through a series of relatable and lighthearted vignettes. Its unique, minimalist art style and warm color palette enhance the emotional tone, setting it apart from other Studio Ghibli works. Full of life lessons and gentle humor, this film is perfect for family viewing and reminds us of the beauty in ordinary moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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Keywords

surrealism middle class dysfunctional family based on manga urban setting grandmother japanese family haiku anime

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Status: Released
Origin: JP
Languages: Japanese
Studios: Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten, Hakuhodo
Budget: $15,270,000
Box Office: $11,910,000
Website: https://gkids.com/films/my-neighbors-the-yamadas/