“Children of the Sea”Japanese Film Series 2026
During the summer holidays, Ruka visits the aquarium where her father works. In the aquarium’s buildings, the fourteen-year-old meets the enigmatic brothers Umi (“sea”) and Sora (“sky”). As supernatural phenomena occur out in the ocean, Ruka is drawn into wondrous adventures. Japan 2019, anime, 111 minutes, original with German subtitles. Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, written by Daisuke Igarashi and Hanasaki Kino. From 12 years of age
During the summer holidays, Ruka visits the aquarium where her father works. In the aquarium’s buildings, the fourteen-year-old meets the enigmatic brothers Umi (“sea”) and Sora (“sky”). As supernatural phenomena occur out in the ocean, Ruka is drawn into wondrous adventures. Japan 2019, anime, 111 minutes, original with German subtitles. Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, written by Daisuke Igarashi and Hanasaki Kino. From 12 years of age
The multi-award-winning animated film is set on and in the sea and explores the mysteries of life. Based on the manga of the same name by Daisuke Igarashi, who also wrote the screenplay.
