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Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki

1985Movie1 h 57 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about fantasy and show business, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

What a tanukistic movie!

Seven raccoons with supernatural powers sneak into a freight train, disguise themselves as humans, and head to Tokyo with the intention to create a band. They become superstars "Checkers" but their true identity will be revealed very soon.

Feels like

  • Magical Girl Idol
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Classic 80s Anime
  • Musical Fantasy
  • Wholesome Ambition
  • Transformation Sequences
  • Nostalgic Aesthetic
  • Supernatural Romance

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Tōru Kawashima
Written by
Tōru Kawashima
Produced by
Yutaka Okada, Masaru Kakutani
Music by
Hiroaki Serizawa

Everyone

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

Facts

April 20, 1985 · 1 h 57 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
April 20, 1985
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki worth watching?"

Questions about Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.