Mamoru Hosoda

Japanese film director known for animated films that blend family drama and fantasy.

Born 1967; began career in animation in the 1990s. Director of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Mirai and Belle.

The available review praises Hosoda's thematic layering and patience, highlighting growth, sacrifice and master–student dynamics. It finds the film rewarding though austere and occasionally less visually alluring than other works. Recommended for viewers interested in coming-of-age and family-focused animated films.

For:Fans of animated, family and coming-of-age films; parents and educators