Pom Poko
1994 · 119 min · Director: Isao Takahata
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
As the human city development encroaches on the raccoon dog population's forest and meadow habitat, the raccoon dogs find themselves faced with the very real possibility of extinction. In response, the raccoon dogs engage in a desperate struggle to stop the construction and preserve their home.
Emotional fingerprint
Pom Poko (1994) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Empathy 30%, Humor 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Empathy, Humor, Sadness. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Animation. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Empathy, Humor and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Tension
- Hope
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Nostalgia
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Tension | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 43 % | 30 % | 37 % | 17 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Hope | 44 % | 21 % | 30 % | 28 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Humor | 50 % | 18 % | 31 % | 30 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Tension | 55 % | 25 % | 43 % | 26 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Humor | 54 % | 29 % | 45 % | 21 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Humor | 51 % | 26 % | 39 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 46 % | 28 % | 30 % | 20 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 45 % | 25 % | 21 % | 24 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Hope | 55 % | 28 % | 25 % | 26 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Sadness | 61 % | 36 % | 39 % | 28 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Hope | 55 % | 21 % | 40 % | 39 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Hope | 50 % | 5 % | 35 % | 39 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Nostalgia | 51 % | 16 % | 35 % | 23 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Sadness | 55 % | 39 % | 36 % | 14 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Sadness | 57 % | 49 % | 41 % | 16 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 61 % | 45 % | 54 % | 21 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 71 % | 53 % | 60 % | 19 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Sadness | 76 % | 65 % | 41 % | 19 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Nostalgia | 70 % | 61 % | 18 % | 28 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 116′ | Sadness | 63 % | 55 % | 10 % | 33 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Gonta (voice)
Seizaemon (voice)
Koharu (voice)
Inugami Gyobu (voice)
Tsurukame (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Yashimano Hage (voice)
Kincho Daimyojin VI (voice)
Ryutarou (voice)
Ponkichi (voice)
Hanako (voice)
Mr. Hayashi (voice)
Details
- Directed by
- Isao Takahata
- Written by
- Isao Takahata
- Type
- Animation
- Released
- 1994
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Country
- Japan
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Empathy
- Data updated
Where to watch
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