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Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice

2020·Show
4Episodes in1Season
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
IMDb4.8

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, fantasy, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

The story is set in Nagasaki prefecture in Minami Shimabara city, the fabled origin of the Shimabara Rebellion that sent shockwaves through all of Japan in the early Edo period. It is also where a third-year junior high school student named Shirou spends his days with his school friends. One summer day, Shirou's older childhood friend Akane returns to Minami Shimabara from Tokyo. Shirou and Akane take a stroll around Minami Shimabara with another longtime friend, Tokiya. While these friends are dealing with nostalgia and more complex feelings, a mysterious creature named Goron suddenly appears before them. This encounter with a mere little creature causes great events to unfold once more in this city...
Anime FantasyComing-of-Age StoryChildhood FriendshipMystical EncountersRural Japan SettingEmotional GrowthGentle AdventureNostalgic ThemesSlice-of-Life Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Sae Okamoto
Composed by:
Chikayo Fukuda

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 2 minutes each.

When did Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.