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The Keeper of the Camphor Tree

2026Movie1 h 54 min

AnimationDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A cathartic, wondrous animated movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Reito Naoi, a young man fired unfairly from his day job, finds himself hitting rock bottom when he's arrested after a desperate attempt to get back on his feet. With nothing left to him, he surrendered himself to fate, giving up on any hopes for the future, and lost the will to make his own choices in life. But one day, a chance encounter threw him a lifeline that could change his fate forever.

Feels like

  • Social Realist Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Working Class Struggle
  • Humanistic & Heartfelt
  • Quietly Inspiring
  • Character Study
  • Urban Solitude
  • Restorative Narrative
  • Gritty yet Gentle

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Tomohiko Ito
Written by
Keigo Higashino, Taku Kishimoto
Produced by
Sayaka Yamamoto
Music by
Yugo Kanno

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 30, 2026 · 1 h 54 min · Strong Language

Released
January 30, 2026
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$2 million
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Keeper of the Camphor Tree worth watching?"

Questions about The Keeper of the Camphor Tree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Keeper of the Camphor Tree worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Keeper of the Camphor Tree okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Keeper of the Camphor Tree plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Keeper of the Camphor Tree in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.