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Yamataro Comes Back
1986·Movie
·25min·
Yamataro Comes Back fingerprint
Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Adrenaline5
- Fast Pace5
Heart
Melancholic and wondrous
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age9
- Melancholy8
- Family Dynamics8
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Dark Humor3
World
Growing up, family, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Standout score
- Music Composition8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Yamataro Comes Back is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
HighMelancholic and wondrous
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic, wondrous, and moving. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumGrowing up, family, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around growing up, family, and fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
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About
After losing his parents, a young bear named Yamataro is chained as an attraction of a small kiosk near a train station. There he is encouraged by a C-62 train to runaway from the humans and become free.
Japanese AnimationAnimal ProtagonistComing-of-AgeRunawayEmotional JourneyMelancholyFantasy ElementsNostalgicFamily
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Is Yamataro Comes Back worth watching?
52
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Yamataro Comes Back?
0 h 25 min
Yamataro Comes Back runs 0 h 25 min.
What language is Yamataro Comes Back in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Yamataro Comes Back use?
Animal TalkArtistic License – BiologyImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyBittersweet EndingDreaming of Times Gone ByYou Can Talk?Art ShiftFriend-or-Idol DecisionCold OpenHeroic SacrificeSentient VehicleCharacter Action Titleand 2 more
TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Yamataro Comes Back, including Animal Talk, Artistic License – Biology, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy.