Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home

"Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home" is a 2013 Japanese animated film produced by P.A. Works, directed by Masahiro Andō, and written by Mari Okada. It's a spin-off of the 2011 anime television series "Hanasaku Iroha." The story follows Ohana Matsumae, who works at the Kissuiso hot spring inn. She discovers old logbooks detailing her mother Satsuki's time working at the inn. Ohana finds these logbooks while tidying up a storeroom after Yuina makes a mess, which leads to her learning more about her mother's past. The film intertwines past and present, showing similarities between Ohana and her mother Satsuki, as well as Satsuki's experiences at Kissuiso during her youth and her conflicts with her own mother. Ohana also faces new challenges, such as having her friend and rival Yuina Wakura come to Kissuiso for training, and needing to help her colleague Nako Oshimizu with her family issues. Known for its heartwarming story, beautiful visuals, and lovely music, the film is a must-see for fans of "Hanasaku Iroha." The film grossed ¥176 million at the Japanese box office.