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きままちゃんはあんたたちじゃないからのぼるのぼる
The road to the sky is a ladder. The only "vertical road movie" in the world. Kimama-chan is a liar, selfish and extremely pushy. She is a liar, selfish and extremely pushy, so much so that even one of her few friends plans a trip with another girl. When Kimama finds out about this, instead of feeling sorry for herself, she prepares a long ladder and starts to observe and disturb her rivals in order to outwit them. But it's all for naught and she sets off on a journey up the remaining ladder. After meeting and parting with a mysterious man, the journey turns into a journey to find something. Will Kimama-chan be able to find "something"? Will she be able to come back to earth after the climb? I wanted to make a vertical road movie", says the director. Perhaps the only one of its kind in the world, what awaits her in the sky?
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Plot Summary
This animated film follows the adventures of Kimama-chan, a young girl who embarks on a journey to explore a new world. Along the way, she encounters various characters and learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and self-discovery. The story is filled with whimsical moments and imaginative storytelling, suitable for young audiences.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews for 'きままちゃんはあんたたちじゃないからのぼるのぼる' are scarce in English-language databases, it is generally considered a charming and lighthearted animated feature from Japan, likely appreciated by its target audience for its colorful animation and simple, positive themes.
What Reviewers Say
Visually appealing animation for children.
Simple and heartwarming storyline.
Focuses on positive messages of friendship and bravery.
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Fun Fact
The film was released in the mid-1990s, a period where Japanese animation continued to grow in popularity both domestically and internationally, with many studios experimenting with different storytelling styles and visual aesthetics.
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