The Boy And The Beast [Blu-ray] [Region B]

Beautiful and poignant, it’s maybe not as good as a few of the more recent high profile anime movies that have been released but it still warrants a place in every anime collection. It’s a bit of a slow burner but you never feel bored by it, and it definitely has the tear factor that the Japanese market have perfected so well.

Came in perfect condition and it plays perfectly!! The top menu for the disc is very interactive and is like nothing I’ve ever seen before!

It took me a couple of goes to get this film but I'm glad I went back....parts of the film, particularly when the main character is in the city, or running, Reminds me alot of the likes of the excellent Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Beautifully animated....and as a fan of Shaw brothers classics i was completely sold on the master and apprentice storytelling. Found it difficult to get into the story at first but it is worth persisting with. The ending was heartfelt and I like how the story really centres on the importance of opening up your world and not letting fear stop you from living and loving and accepting people. Not up there with the best animai ever but a worthy addition to the cannon....also the older style animation the animal spirit world is set in is charming and reminds me alot of my fave cartoons from the 80s....e.g Thundercats anyone?!

Watched this film in dub rather than sub.....subsequent viewing of the sub indicates that with the original Japanese audio the music soundtrack (very atmospheric) is a lot, a LOT more forward and noticeable. Heartwarming story. Great characters, coming of age in an alien environment. Loved it. absolutely LOVED it

I love any anime films of all times.

The Boy and the Beast is the latest film directed by Mamoru Hosoda and what a delight it is! It's full of energy, character, heart, comedy, action, drama, tension, emotion and has beautiful animation to top it all off. It's one of my new favourite Anime films and if you're a fan of Hosoda's previous works (or someone who wants try out Anime films not made by Studio Ghibli or Hayao Miyazaki), then I definitely recommend this! I can't wait for his next work!

I loved wolf children and when I found out that the same director also directed this film I couldn't wait to watch it and I was not disappointed everything I loved about wolf children was her topped with amazing visuals the only criticism I have is that it has a minor pacing problem when you watch it you will see what I mean but it could just be me I highly recommend watching it

A great movie and the midsection of the movie is my favorite, the relationship between the two main characters was great. The solution to the final climax was very odd in my opinion and why I dont rate it 5 stars.