The Japan Times · COMMENTARY

In Japan, ‘Odysseus’ is scared of tiny, cute ‘Chiikawa’

· By Gearoid Reidy
Story summary

It’s the movie event of the summer: A spectacle in which our protagonist journeys to mysterious islands, encountering monsters and sirens, and depends on companions to help navigate a hostile world.

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