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3 movies to watch with your kids during the second half of summer vacation

ディズニー&ピクサーの新作アニメーション映画「星つなぎのエリオ」の一場面 (C)2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
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ディズニー&ピクサーの新作アニメーション映画「星つなぎのエリオ」の一場面 (C)2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

The summer vacation, which seemed so long, is now halfway over in the blink of an eye. Why not create some memories with your kids in the coolness of a movie theater during this hot summer? In addition to the much talked about "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie : Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns," many noteworthy films are being released one after another. Our editorial team selected three films and conducted an emergency survey of children aged 3 to 10 and their parents. We will introduce the points of expectation for each parent and child.

◇New Disney and Pixar movies that will have you in tears after watching them. Also pay attention to the charming characters.

The first film is Disney & Pixar's new animated film "Elio" (currently in theaters), which tells the story of a young boy named Elio who is lonely after losing his parents, the people who understood him the most.

Elio, who loves space, believes that somewhere in this vast world there must be a place where he truly belongs. His wish is answered when he is invited to the dreamlike "Communiverse," where representatives of the stars gather. There he meets Grodon, a lonely alien boy. The two share a bond, but a threat that will shake the "world of the stars" approaches... This is the story.

The film is directed by Sharafian, who was the story artist for "Coco" (2017), and Adrian Molina, who wrote and co-directed the film. The Japanese dub features Elio played by Eito Kawahara, Grodon played by Tasuku Sato Sato, his aunt Olga by Nana Seino, Grodon's father Glygon by Kenichi Matsuyama, and the helper computer Woooooo by Kayo Noro.

A mother in her 40s who watched the film at the cinema with her child revealed that she was deeply moved, saying, "I didn't expect it to be so moving at the end, and I cried."

After watching the trailer, a 7-year-old boy said, "I thought it was amazing that he made friends with an alien," while a 5-year-old boy was excited, saying, "It looks like fun to make friends with space friends!" An 8-year-old boy seemed to like the helper computer Woooooo, saying, "I thought it was funny when Elio collapsed after Woooooo said, 'Gravity on!'"

A father in his 30s who watched the trailer commented, "I have high expectations because it's being made by the same people who made 'Coco.'" He also expressed his hopes, saying, "I hope that even if things don't go well in a small world, if you broaden your horizons, you can make friends and things can go well."

A new chapter in the "Jurassic" series. Is it scary even for adults? Look forward to the powerful visuals.

The second film is "Jurassic World: Resurrection" (currently in theaters), a new chapter in the "Jurassic" series, which follows "Jurassic Park," created in 1993 by director Steven Spielberg.

Set on a forbidden island where the top-secret research facility from the original "Jurassic Park" was located, secret operations expert Zora Bennett and her team embark on a mission to obtain the DNA of three species of dinosaurs - land, sea, and air - needed to develop a new drug that will provide a miraculous cure for heart disease.

In the Japanese dubbed version, actor Wakana Matsumoto voices Zora, paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis is played by Takanori Iwata of " J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE," and Teresa, the eldest daughter of the family who goes on an adventure with Zora and the others, is played by Ai Yoshikawa.

A mother in her 40s who saw the trailer at the cinema recalled, "The dinosaurs were so impressive that even adults found them scary." Another mother in her 40s who saw the trailer said, "The scale was huge and exciting," while a mother in her 30s commented, "The dinosaurs were so realistic and impressive that it would be even more thrilling to see them on the big screen."

A 3-year-old boy who is currently obsessed with dinosaurs was fascinated after watching the preview, saying, "It looks interesting! I want to go to this world." A 5-year-old boy also seemed interested, saying, "Dinosaurs are scary, but they're exciting."

◇The latest movie version of the popular anime: Bo-chan becomes a "tyrant"

The third film is the latest installment of the popular anime series " Crayon Shin-chan,""Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers" (currently in theaters), the 32nd film in the series. For the first time in the series, it is set in India.

Shinnosuke Nohara and the rest of the Kasukabe Defense Force have come to India to take part in an entertainment festival. While enjoying their trip to India, they come across a backpack in a suspicious general store that resembles the shape of a nose. This is the story of how Bo-chan is led by an evil force and goes on a rampage, becoming a tyrant (Bo-kun)... Shinnosuke and his friends must try to stop Bo-chan, who has acquired a power that could shake the world!

A 10-year-old boy who went to see the previous film at the cinema said after watching the trailer, "I definitely want to see this one too! I'm curious to see how Bo-chan looks different than usual." An 8-year-old boy's favorite character is the elite detective duo from India's Secret Unsolved Mystery Unit, noting that "their long names and the way they speak are interesting."

Furthermore, the show appears to have captured the hearts of children, with a 7-year-old boy saying, "It looked funny that Shin-chan had his butt out," a 5-year-old boy saying, "It was funny that tissue was coming out of his nose. Everyone's movements were funny," and a 3-year-old boy saying, "It was funny that his butt was sticking out!"

A mother in her 30s who is planning to see the film at the cinema now said she hopes to "laugh a lot and have a good time with my children." A father in his 30s said he hopes "my children will learn the importance of working together to accomplish something and how to cherish their friends."

During the hot summer, parents and children can enjoy a comfortable movie theater experience. Experiencing something out of the ordinary on the big screen is sure to create special memories.

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