# My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)

> A watercolor-like anime anthology finds humor, tenderness, and quiet poetry in the daily frictions of a Tokyo family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9779

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
- Director: Isao Takahata
- Cast: Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno, Toru Masuoka, Yukiji Asaoka, Akiko Yano, Kosanji Yanagiya, Tamao Nakamura
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206013/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, gentle, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

A humorous yet poignant glimpse into the everyday life of a Japanese family navigating the ups and downs of modern living.

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