CHILDREN OF THE SEA [Official US Trailer] - On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital September 1

On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital September 1: www.childrenoftheseamovie.com/
When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad works. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora. They were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. Ruka’s dad and the other adults who work at the aquarium are only distantly aware of what the children are experiencing as they get caught up in the mystery of the worldwide disappearance of the oceans’ fish.
CHILDREN OF THE SEA is the latest feature from Japan’s STUDIO4°C (known for Tekkonkinkreet, MFKZ, Mind Game, Animatrix, Batman: Gotham Knight, and others), and is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with a score by award-winning composer and longtime Studio Ghibli collaborator Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro). CHILDREN OF THE SEA is adapted from the manga of the same name by author Daisuke Igarashi, which won the Excellence Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival.

[@kiwi___]

You guys are dropping movies so fast, slow down I need to catch up. 👁 👄 👁

[@suzanaatangan9552]

Me too

[@Cookie_Panda_Left_The_Studio]

YES SAME

[@KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES]

right omg im still on 2017 movies

[@bengaliotaku5122]

Same

[@yesmedude4294]

This movie been out

[@jujukee]

I've been getting a lot of wholesome anime trailers lately.....

[@petrabonnie]

Same!

[@Yorikoification]

KZbin algorithms have brought us together, I'm a sucker for these kind of movies so I shan't complain

[@uwuangel1998]

Wholesome. Children of the sea? * crackles nervously *

[@katyanims9822]

"wholesome"

[@Fen_Fox]

@@uwuangel1998 "Wholesome" same dude same, only people who've watched the anime or read the manga understand lol

[@iriszero4505]

Weathering with you Ride your wave Her blue sky Nakitai watashi neko ni kaburo Digimon last evol. Demon slayer: mugen train And now this..... Too many movies!!

[@catiebear9564]

Also Ojamajo DoReMi:Looking for witch apprentices is coming out too but you may not know what it is!

[@iriszero4505]

@@catiebear9564 Yeah, but thanks for recommendation I might watch it!!😊😊

[@iriszero4505]

@Maddy Tsuzo Oh yeah!! Totally forgot about it!!!

[@avocadoonspace9911]

The wonderland!

[@iriszero4505]

@@avocadoonspace9911 Oh! Oh! Oh! The ghibli like vibes movie!??? Right?!

[@jiyu_han4210]

I love how people nowaday start using anime as a way to promote enviroment awareness... Its give a different impact compare to ads

[@Ikima83]

Ghibli has been doing this since the 80s.

[@kofinart]

The Japanese have been doing it for years. Miyazaki most notably.

[@jiyu_han4210]

@@kofinart thanks for the info😆

[@VanishEclipse4867]

Well nowadays is an understatement because this has been done even since the 1900s. Remember Princess Mononoke? I don't know if that was the intended message via that movie but that's how I started seeing it when I changed my major to Sustainability. Now I am starting to see that in Naussica and the Valley of the Wind.

[@cubana2]

Parasyte did it as well

[@aurorasurrealis1032]

This is lowkey creepy looking but highkey BEAUTIFUL

[@friedkimchi3219]

Japan in a nutshell

[@rockinrootbeer1795]

The lips are uncanny to me. It's like all of the characters were stung by bees there, and I keep thinking it's painful for them to talk.

[@rockinrootbeer1795]

@sadistic I'd argue the opposite. Everything else looks mostly "realistic" while the characters have "classic" anime face proportions: eyes are unnaturally large with a tiny nose and mouth (except for the lips, ugh). Other than that, everything else does look beautiful.

[@eliasgorman829]

Exec: "whadda the kids like nowadays?" Watanabe: "Well, I hear animes are popular in the west again. Do you think we could distribute overseas?" "Okay, okay we can get those crowds but I need MORE! Gimme trends!" "Uhh well they liked the movie 'Annihilation' and the even weirder looking 'Colour out of Space' so.....ocean madness themed?" "DO THAT BUT WHOLESOME AND WITH WHALES!"

[@marharytakrylova4780]

Original mangaka draws in this exact style and it's stunning even looking from the perspective of classic-painting-school-warrior. His works are so much better than this anime but still I think studio 4c made a pretty decent job here. I don't even want to compare him to makoto sinkai but I believe that Igarashi's work are in the same level of dedication.

[@sablee384]

Fun fact: this studio animated a fight scene in the Amazing world of gumball

[@ninarances9074]

Was it the fight scene between Nicole and Yuki?

[@theprocrastinator6813]

wait i thought that was Studio Trigger

[@angrybudgie96]

Get out of here :0 you're pulling my chain

[@ABlindRabbit]

STUDIO 4°C IS MY FAVORITE PLEASE if you can watch more of their stuff like tekkonkinkreet, mind game and mutafukaz!

[@ladylaurel5941]

Wait, but Studio Trigger really did animate that scene in TAWOG. Either way, both studios are amazing.

[@kianagnahc]

I seriously recommend reading the manga, and before reading it, listen to “Spirits of the Sea” by Kenshi Yonezu (read the lyrics too) It’s a slow story but it’s magical. Also, this movie looks pretty much like the manga art.

[@sweetyfri]

No wonder this seemed familiar! Read this year's back in middle school!

[@darkmerrygoround]

Wow thanks for the info! Will be looking into it! Cheers! 💕💕💖

[@dianerodriguez1051]

Bless your soul, I was looking for this song from the trailer, cuz sounds were drawing me to it, and I found your comment. I'VE NOW FOUND THE SONG AND HAVE IT ON REPEAT! ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@EDILYshiro]

There's a manga??

[@shakeyobooty9465]

Is the manga clearer? Cause I think I got an idea of the message in the movie but tbh it's really complex

[@SourRobo8364]

Lot of movies related to the rain and sea lately Edit: Holy smokes thanks for all the likes.

[@timefliesaway999]

true lol

[@suzanaatangan9552]

My exact thoughts 😄

[@DusksVR]

Ain't no complaints

[@shalmahafizah1633]

So true But they're good

[@SourRobo8364]

@@shalmahafizah1633 And I'm not complaining. Weathering with You became an instant favorite or mine.

[@otakusquishy5332]

OMG THE ANIMATION IS SO BEAUTIFUL Y'ALL THIS IS BEST ANIMATION I'VE EVER SEEN

[@821lancevance]

I feel bad for your eyes

[@otakusquishy5332]

@@821lancevance ughh why??

[@821lancevance]

@@otakusquishy5332 you clearly haven't seen the movie redline

[@otakusquishy5332]

@@821lancevance I've seen clips of it but I like this animation and I PERSONALLY think it's the best animation I've ever seen so...

[@danrazART]

You should watch more animations. This is current average standard of anine loved by global audiences. Weathering with you and ride your wave are in similar style.

[@mechajay3358]

_The Animation is Beyond Gorgeous._

[@Rinkyu]

Eyes are creepy

[@valirionsaphris]

For anyone wondering, the song featured around the 1:00 mark is called spirits of the sea by Kenshi yonezu, I get chills every time I listen

[@Drstrange3000]

Such a great song!

[@weiyingscale1697]

Ah... no wonder that it sounds familiar to me

[@joannamysluk8623]

Yonezu Kenshi? HACHI? My gosh, that's nice.

[@tt-ir4im]

damn this guy is everywhere lol

[@Zexser]

Having already seen the movie, I got to say that it's a unique experience and the last 20 minutes are quite insane both narratively and visually speaking (the entire movie is just gorgeous to look at, but man, that was something else). Go watch it if you have the chance!

[@LutherTaylor]

yeah that scene towards the end of the trailer looks utter bonkers. pure space odyssey vibes.

[@Zexser]

​@@LutherTaylor You can say that again! I watched it with a pair of friends and we left out of the cinema speechless

[@LutherTaylor]

@@Zexser how is the soundtrack? anything memorable or haunting?

[@Zexser]

@@LutherTaylor It's Joe Hisaishi we are talking about, he's a master at this, and I personally think that this movie has some of his best works ever. Just try listening to "Song of the Stars" or "The Connection of Life" and you'll see what I mean. Words can't do it justice.

[@milktea8773]

I just watched the movie but I didn't understand it fully where did umi go is he made of black matter why did sura go what happened I'm confused and towards the end she started crying saying why me is she like sura and umi answers pleasseee

[@chukasssss]

For someone who have actually read this manga, this gives me the chills I need to feel, and I'm sure watching it will make me bawl my eyes out! Even my emotions cannot! 🧡

[@uwuangel1998]

Indeed! Same for me, I'm just ready for this field trip on screen hehe

[@elfinjan]

Me too! I can't wait to watch this!😀

[@yunahuang6896]

what now after the coronavirus T_T i rly don't want to spoil myself by watching the pirated version right now :((((

[@michi2938]

I’m still confused about what this movie was about 😭😅😅

[@shyretriza769]

Iwe watched the movie years ago but like i couldn't find the manga where did you read it

[@ahighkeyweeb9586]

The visuals of this movie were something I’ve never saw before. The color work is particularly insane and completely unique. It’s so fresh and beautiful. I highly recommend you to see it even if the scenario is a little bit difficult and completely symbolic based. It’s truly an astonishing movie.

[@swingingarashi9956]

Watched this in a japanese film festival screening and god. This is the most beautiful anime probably in the last two or three years. 4°C is winning again after mind game and tekkonkinkreet. I hope people can appreciate this movie!

[@mandyguinto3319]

The time heard kenshi i said "this gon be good" Coz i legit got goosebumps. His voice is heaven

[@chiko-chan4557]

Trueeeeee

[@nobody-jr1kz]

the animation style is amazing, i’m speechless. i legit started crying a little because it’s so beautiful

[@patricia-patison3245]

You propably know that moment when there's a scene where MC is under water and you just HavE tO keep your breath as long as she/he is.... Yeah... It will be hard with that anime...

[@TheDrawingFactor]

Finding Nemo fans: 👁️👄👁️

[@forgetfulcloud1914]

I do that a lot, just as a, "I wonder if I would survive in their shoes" kind of thing. Then I see Umi *talk* while underwater.

[@AveryScarlet]

This just proves once again how wholesome and beautiful hand drawn animation can be. Cannot wait to see it!

[@nina2878]

As soon as i heard kenshi's voice i ve gotten chills although my body 😯

[@gwynn7235]

Same

[@alannahhegarty1482]

I saw this movie in France a few months ago and was so confused as to why absolutely no one was talking about it online seen as it is an absolute masterpiece . I’m just realising now that it hasn’t been broadcast in any English speaking countries yet so that explains why 😅 Honestly tho get ready for an ethereal experience, this movie is unreal

[@swingingarashi9956]

This, though. It's been month and even almost a year since its japanese release and i didn't understand why no one talked about this and japan even contended weathering with you instead of children of the sea for best animated movie in oscars. Also this didn't win in japan prize academy for best anime so idk what's wrong :/

[@sianab.4833]

Est ce que tu l'a vu au ciné ? J'en ai jamais entendu parlé 🤔

[@alannahhegarty1482]

Janice Ene oui je l’ai vu l’année dernière à Guérande :) J’ai un poster pour le film dans ma chambre qui dit qu’il et sorti le 10 Juillet au ciné donc ça fait un bon moment qu’il est sorti en France

[@sianab.4833]

@@alannahhegarty1482 d'accord merci !

[@alannahhegarty1482]

Janice Ene ah et le film s’appelle “ les enfants de la mer “ en français :)

[@someonespc9574]

This animation style is so nice and nostalgic

[@xxsnow_angelxx3953]

Their eyes so pretty

[@onnaSecret9615]

the second when Spirit of The Sea by Kenshi san played.. Lord! goosebumps attack me fiercely!! the anime arts so satisfyingly fresh!

[@finierude]

This art is beautiful and creepy at the same time, also KENSHI YONEZUUUUU

[@SMOLGIRATINA2003]

The animation... IT'S FUCKING GORGEOUS.Even for a movie that way to good.I almost cried just imagining the effort that was put onto it.

[@blakesworld149]

This movie is phenomenal. The messages about the universe and life itself paired with this studio’s majestic animation makes it an experience that everyone deserves to have.

[@finneaswoodhouse1457]

The art style is so beautiful!

[@ertyfire5837]

Well, this look beautiful. Tbh i really like this charadesign, it may look strange but i like it

[@AdventuresofMeg]

I’m so grateful I got to see this in theatres in Australia. The animation is just stunning

[@MegaBrent85]

I have been looking forward to this since last year, happy to see this is coming

[@elizabethshen3346]

Children of the Sea is honestly one of my favorite mangas and I'm so excited they're making it into a movie!! Since the original manga art and story is so beautiful, I have very high expectations for the animation. And can we talk about how Joe Hisaishi is composing the score? Ah man this is like two best things combined into one XD

[@freed6038]

I can't stop getting goosebumps, from the godly but have underlay mysterious art, the sound, kenshi's voice...

[@Naim_y]

The best animation I have never seen.

[@nadias.4516]

the art style in this is so surreal, it's beautiful

[@karaharvey8249]

I remember coming across this manga and being completely blown away. I couldn't believe how gorgeous the art and story were...the movie was such a wonderful expression of the story

[@gar8925]

I’ve heard this movie has amazing animation and is really good.

[@Hakajin]

I've read the manga, and it's incredible! I will say, though, that if you go into it expecting it to be strongly plot driven, with explanations for everything that happened, you'll be disappointed. The story kind of meanders and leaves you to draw your own conclusions.

[@gar8925]

Hakajin noted thanks.

[@DarknessRealm]

Love The Manga About This One

[@mariuspoppFM]

It is one of the best anime movies in last years

[@paige.x]

First the Violet Evergarden movie and this- All I know is that Spirits of the Sea is in this movie and frick yeah Kenshi's sung it

[@ATWStudios]

The animation is so godly and hyper detailed art style!

[@emilysg]

FINALLY! I’ve been waiting since the song came out last year!

[@noelle1030]

Damnit I saw this as a music video of Kenshi Yonezu BUT I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WAS A MOVIE 😭💖

[@naomiperez1242]

I also thought the same

[@1stmidas]

I saw it few months ago and I think everyone should go see it, it’s so beautiful

[@imkuelllgremlin]

the style of this is so unique and beautiful

[@JannikL91]

This movie will forever be lodged deep into my brain, most beautiful animation I've ever seen.

[@liamwilson7549]

This level of 2D animation is what the industry has been lacking for literally years

[@huntress1013]

That movie had already been released a while ago where I live. It is gorgeous.

[@elliewilliams7305]

we're being blessed by so many movies lately and i'm absolutely here for it omfgggg.

[@earlystartb646]

Seen this in cinemas in November absolutely amazing,stunning!

[@merlin_avalon8232]

I've read the manga for this and I love it

[@nylpurfi9896]

THE MANGA IS SO GOOD I’M HYPED FOR THIS AAAAAHHHH

[@heavenlyrose8537]

Watched this movie, it was so good. The story, the message, the colors. It took my breath away.

[@Nessrctz]

Wow the animation is so pretty! I love this art style

[@nurazylinaj669]

OMGGG YESS I READ THE MANGA AND THIS ANIMATION DEFINITELY GAVE IT JUSTICE

[@scxrlatte]

I rewatched it last night, it's been my favourite movie since it came out, and it all makes sense more. Not to mention the main song is sung by Kenshi Yonezu, I love it even more

[@antheajohnson4234]

The animation style is impeccable!!

[@Kurisiti]

Such gorgeous animation and style!

[@japanimater777]

Any chance you could pick up a license to release *Osamu* *Tezuka's* films in North America? Or is there a different company that already holds those rights?

[@mariuspoppFM]

Different company

[@EBThisThat]

Gorgeous ! Being a lover of the sea and marine life alone draws me to this one and it's beautiful to look at !

[@solitaryfey]

I'm so excited this got adapted to film, I loved the manga! The animation looks gorgeous, and no wonder coming from the studio that did Tekkonkinkreet! Can't wait to see this 🤩

[@putrinabilah2933]

Omg the art style really so beautiful :")♡

[@lordshardik]

Why is it that everything 4degrees C does has such cool animation, despite the fact that they do something totally different each time?

[@ABlindRabbit]

They're so GOOD. My favorite anime studio.

[@Meimoons]

Maybe its because they have to brave enough to make things totally out of the norm and feel the need outdo themselves.

[@howellpendragon2227]

Anyone who felt the emotion rushing the moment Kenshi Yonezu sang?

[@jondoe7036]

Watched this little over an hour ago and it was nothing short of breath taking.

[@terriermonisgod]

the art is so faithful to the manga! very impressed

[@aiai1129]

Omg I have read the manga from 5-7 years ago. I am happy they are making a movie on it! The manga was so beautiful and this movie just portrays how I would read the manga in color and motion 🥰

[@alyxrycx7862]

Damn people need to see this new movie lots of work has put into this

[@annika2261]

the animation is so stunning this is the first time i've seen such a gorgeous animation like this one i am truly excited to watch this!!

[@nemuikitsu_]

BEAUTIFUL ANIMATION + KENSHI YONEZU DAMNNN IM LOOKING FORWARD

[@dunbullyme]

0:40 are those from howls moving castle?

[@yunahuang6896]

YOU GUYS MISSED IT MONTHS AGO OMG IM ACTUALLY RLY HAPPY

[@yyg4632]

I'm so glad they made an anime of this, the manga is the most beautiful thing and the creator makes such unique art

[@little__mo7113]

This film got its own chilling beauty and I'm here for it.

[@selfconfidenceee]

This hits different living right next to the ocean

[@miurtouissi1093]

Lucky !

[@kofinart]

Holy shit, I love studio 4°c!!!

[@himanshurohewal1623]

I have no words to explain what I watched last night.

[@user-dk7gg7wn4y]

The animation😍 and Kenshi made it even better ❤❤❤

[@sarcasticat6979]

This is giving me massive Penguin Highway vibes. Mysterious appearance of an ordinary animal? It's an marine animal? Something supernatural occurring around the same time? Children on this adventure during their summer break?? Love it.

[@swingingarashi9956]

This is also my first thought when i watched this for the first time! But i guess penguin highway is more children-friendly despite the subtle reflective message they tried to convey.

[@uwuangel1998]

@@swingingarashi9956 Very much so. Children of the Sea is certainly not a typical wholesome feels good coming of age story and it's a heck lot darker than you'll expect. If you have read the manga, there are a lot of additional side stories about the mysteries surrounding the oceans that are probably not included in the films about people's recounts and reports on their experience with the deep ocean including some freaky disappearances and meetings.

[@jadesalade4194]

I love how there's more diversity in the characters now a days, great trailer btw!

[@Meimoons]

Is it that there is more diversity or is it that this appeals more to the western market audiences? There maybe be hundreds of movies not released to the west because there isn't a cast as diverse as this one movie is throughout the year. I'm not saying it's anything grand but it's a small step towards the right direction.

[@Fen_Fox]

@@Meimoons It was written as a manga nearly a decade ago chill it's not that deep. If anything, it's more amazing that it became an anime because it's pretty niche as mangas go and you know, nearly a decade old by now.

[@suiren5272]

This is going to be so good!! You all should read the manga as well! I'm so excited for this. Never did I think that one of the very few manga series I own would get a movie adaptation!

[@YuriLifeLove]

Man... That part after the "mitai" is just GOD DAMN AWESOME!!!

[@ImCheesedOut]

I read this as “Chicken of the Sea”.

[@lidwinatanoko8030]

Lmao

[@divogalindra9821]

Joe Hisaishi never fail to amaze me! He’s a legend, and here’s one of his masterpieces

[@graceyang9022]

OOOOOOH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A US RELEASE!!!

[@hallyucinates]

livin for all these movies comin out early this year 🤩

[@Quince85]

“Spirits of the Sea” !!

[@virlacastillanes1314]

Joe Hisaishi for the music score! T.T

[@Raymond-yd2ti]

Man I love this art style dude

[@meerabzaidi9445]

The animation. Just gorgeous 😭💓

[@user-uu1yr1yx5v]

Already saw it, pretty!

[@alizajafree196]

It's sad how poorly this anime's staff was treated.

[@Drstrange3000]

Now this is how you do animation. A perfect blend of 2D and 3D. Fluid and expressive.

[@sugimama]

This movie was not what I expected, but in a good way. Left me thinking for days. Very unique, if you have the chance to watch it, take it!

[@abysslicht4523]

Wow, una temática nueva e interesante, gráficos muy buenos, y estilo de dibujo un poco diferente al común del anime... Me encanta +.+ A esperar se ha dicho, espero que la película este igual de buena como el tráiler xd

[@noravanguard3993]

Man i can't wait I'm a big fan of the manga and this look so beautiful. But i don't know how they are going to trim 5 thick books into one movie tho

[@Platina_]

This is absolutely breathtaking

[@aaronjohnson1286]

This animations is beautiful.

[@WeaponOfMyDestructio]

Studio 4c was a great choice

[@angel-mg1bc]

❤️❤️❤️ *BEAUTIFUL* ❤️❤️❤️

[@okamisama1591]

別の傑作 Another masterpiece 💙👌🌊🌊

[@TCakes]

The animation and art style are drop dead gorgeous, holy shit