Kitaro Kosaka’s anime feature OKKO’S INN, from studio Madhouse, is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download from GKIDS and Shout! ...

Kitaro Kosaka’s anime feature OKKO’S INN, from studio Madhouse, is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download from GKIDS and Shout! Factory.

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Nominated for the 2019 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year, the film comes to home video following its nationwide theatrical release earlier this April. Bonus features include interviews with the director and Seiran Kobayashi (Okko).

SYNOPSIS

After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother, who runs a traditional inn near an ancient spring said to have healing waters. Okko soon discovers there are spirits living there only she can see – welcoming ghosts who keep her company, play games and help her navigate her new environment.

Okko strives to be a gracious host, and this is soon put to the test by a string of challenging guests with different stories. But ultimately Okko discovers that dedicating herself to others becomes the key to taking care of herself, in this beautiful tale from Kitaro Kosaka, who was a key animator on numerous classic films at the venerable Studio Ghibli.

Okko's Inn [Official English Trailer, GKIDS]




Special Features:

• Interview with the Director
• Interview with Seiran Kobayashi (Okko)
• Q&A with Director and Producers at Japanese Premiere
• Trailers

The latest feature from famed anime studio Madhouse and director Kitaro Kosaka, who was a key animator on numerous classic films at the venerable Studio Ghibli, seamlessly blends immersive, idyllic landscapes with the storybook charm of Okko's beloved guests. Okko's Inn delivers a rare ghost story that is firmly grounded in the trials and joys of humanity.

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