Wolf Children (2012)
Anime film · 112 min · MADHOUSE · Studio Chizu · directed by Mamoru Hosoda
DramaFantasyRomanceSlice of Life
Mamoru Hosoda’s Wolf Children, from MADHOUSE and Studio Chizu, is a fantasy drama about a young woman named Hana who falls in love with a werewolf. After his sudden death, she raises their two shapeshifting children, Yuki and Ame, in the countryside, exploring themes of parenthood, family, and coming of age.
Wolf Children screencaps & stills
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Wolf Children in motion
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The story
The narrative of Wolf Children spans thirteen years, beginning with Hana, a nineteen-year-old college student, who falls in love with a mysterious "wolf man." Their romance blossoms, leading to marriage and the birth of two unique children: Yuki, born on a snowy day, and Ame, born on a rainy day. Both children inherit their father's ability to transform between human and wolf forms.
The family initially lives discreetly in a city, concealing Yuki and Ame's true nature. However, their quiet life is shattered by the sudden death of the wolf man. Faced with the challenge of raising two shapeshifting children alone and protecting their secret, Hana makes the pivotal decision to move to a secluded rural town, far from the city's prying eyes. This move sets the stage for Hana's journey of single parenthood and her children's coming of age, as they navigate their dual identities and the complexities of family life.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- MADHOUSE · Studio Chizu
- Director
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Story
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Script
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Character design
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
- Animation
- Takaaki Yamashita
- Music
- Masakatsu Takagi
- Voice
- Aoi Miyazaki as Hana
- Voice
- Haru Kuroki as Yuki
- Voice
- Yukito Nishii as Ame
- Voice
- Takao Osawa as Ookami
Where to watch Wolf Children
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Wolf Children colour palette
The main colours across the whole film, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Wolf Children happens
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Wolf Children background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about Wolf Children
Who made Wolf Children?
Wolf Children (2012) was animated by MADHOUSE · Studio Chizu and directed by Mamoru Hosoda, from a script by Mamoru Hosoda.
Where can I watch Wolf Children?
Crunchyroll list Wolf Children. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Wolf Children?
Fans most often recommend Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Bunny Drop, My Neighbor Totoro, The Boy and the Beast. In look: The Piano Forest, Parasyte -the maxim-, Boogiepop and Others.
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