Kanta Senou
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MOVIE
7.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 15, 2014
- Season
- Winter 2014
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Original creator
- Shigemichi Sugita
- Music
- Masashi Sada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
1h 42m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical100%War80%Family Life79%Coastal79%Classic Literature79%Language Barrier70%Trains68%Male Protagonist60%Rural60%Coming of Age53%
overview details
Synopsis
Brothers Junpei and Kanta live in Shikotan, a tiny fishing island that has been spared from the devastations of World War II. The two children are named after Giovanni and Campanella from their late mother’s favorite book, Night on the Galactic Railroad, which becomes a source of solace in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat. When Soviet forces arrive with their families to settle in the island, Junpei meets Tanya, the daughter of the commander. Despite their language barrier and growing tension, the children soon form an unlikely friendship. (Source: GKIDS) Note: A special animated movie to commemorate 50th anniversary of Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME).
Should you watch Giovanni's Island?
Giovanni's Island has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 55% of 2,941 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 highest-rated film of 2014, and #18 most popular film of 2014 on AniList.
Of the 4.2K AniList users who started it, 1.8% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 3.8K have finished it.
As a 102-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially historical, war, family life, coastal.
Where to Watch Officially
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Trailer
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Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shigemichi Sugita
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Character design
- Nobutake Itou
- Music
- Masashi Sada
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Giovanni's Island FAQ
How long is Giovanni's Island?
Giovanni's Island runs 102 minutes (1 h 42 min).
Is Giovanni's Island finished?
Yes. Giovanni's Island has finished airing — the final episode aired February 15, 2014.
Is Giovanni's Island based on a manga?
No. Giovanni's Island is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Giovanni's Island?
Giovanni's Island was animated by Production I.G and directed by Mizuho Nishikubo.