Pom poko = Heisei tanuki gassen ponpoko

Author

Isao Takahata

Call Number

• DVD ANIMATION (CEN)

Languages

English or Japanese dialogue; optional English subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

English voices: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Clancy Brown, J. K. Simmons, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson, Olivia d'Abo, John DiMaggio, Brian Posehn, Russi Taylor.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 119 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG; for violence, scary images and thematic elements.

Summary

The raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans. In often hilarious ways, the raccoons use their powers to try to scare off the advance of civilization. But will it be enough? Or will the raccoons learn how to live in balance with the modern world? Celebrate the magic of the forest and the beauty of the creatures who live among us.

Notes

Title from container.

"Newly remastered"--Container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1994.

Bonus features: Original Japanese storyboards ; original Japanese trailers.