Mikako Kouda
main character
MOVIE
6.0
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 2, 1996
- Season
- Spring 1996
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Junji Shimizu
- Original creator
- Ai Yazawa
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
0h 30m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fashion20%School Club20%Heterosexual20%Female Protagonist20%Male Protagonist20%
MOVIEFINISHED1996 SPRING6.0 / 10 AniList score
Neighborhood Story The Movie
ご近所物語 (1996)• Gokinjo Monogatari the Movie
Synopsis
An alternate retelling of the beginning of the original series. Mikako and Tsutomu lived next door to each other since they were little. They both attend an art school, where Mikako is pursuing her dream of being a fashion designer. They formed a club called Akindo with several of their friends. Akindo participates in flea markets, where they sell their creations--clothes, dolls, and artwork.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Neighborhood Story The Movie?
Only if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 28% of 351 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #18 highest-rated film of 1996.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.5% of viewers drop it.
As a 30-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ai Yazawa
- Director
- Junji Shimizu
- Character design
- Yoshihiko Umakoshi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Gokinjo Monogatari
Related entries
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Neighborhood Story The Movie FAQ
How long is Neighborhood Story The Movie?
Neighborhood Story The Movie runs 30 minutes (30 minutes).
Is Neighborhood Story The Movie finished?
Yes. Neighborhood Story The Movie has finished airing — the final episode aired March 2, 1996.
Is Neighborhood Story The Movie based on a manga?
No. Neighborhood Story The Movie is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Neighborhood Story The Movie?
Neighborhood Story The Movie was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Junji Shimizu.