Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Original Title：星を追う子ども

Languages:

  • English: Children Who Chase Lost Voices
  • Spanish: Viaje a Agartha
  • French: Voyage vers Agartha
  • Russian: Ловцы забытых голосов
  • Thai: เด็กสาวกับเสียงเพรียกแห่งพิภพเทวา
  • Japanese: 星を追う子ども
  • Chinese: 追逐繁星的孩子
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Japanese: 星を追う子ども, Hepburn: Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo, lit. 'Children Who Chase Stars'), also known as Journey to Agartha, is a 2011 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. Following his previous work, 5 Centimeters per Second, this film is described as a lively animated film with adventure, action, and romance centered on a cheerful and spirited girl on a journey to say 'farewell'. The story follows Asuna, a young girl who discovers a mysterious world called Agartha after hearing strange music from a crystal radio. There, she encounters various characters including Shun and Shin, brothers from Agartha, and a teacher, Mr. Morisaki, who seeks to revive his deceased wife. The film explores themes of loss, loneliness, and the journey of saying goodbye, complemented by Shinkai's signature beautiful animation and emotional storytelling.
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