{"id":2334,"date":"2018-01-19T16:43:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T23:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=2334"},"modified":"2018-02-02T10:35:23","modified_gmt":"2018-02-02T17:35:23","slug":"napping-princess-completely-engaging-very-creative-and-entertaining-like-the-fantastic-studio-ghibli-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/napping-princess-completely-engaging-very-creative-and-entertaining-like-the-fantastic-studio-ghibli-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Napping Princess &#8211; Completely Engaging! Very creative and entertaining. Like the Fantastic Studio Ghibli films!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #333333; background: white;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess-239x300.jpg?resize=159%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.jpg?resize=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1 239w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.jpg?resize=768%2C966&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.jpg?resize=814%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 814w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.jpg?w=1193&amp;ssl=1 1193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>In Napping Princess the year is 2020, three days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. While she should be studying for her exams, Kokone Morikawa is often dozing off, stuck between reality and a dream-world full of fantastic motorized contraptions. But after her father, a talented but mysterious mechanic, is arrested for stealing technology from a powerful corporation, it\u2019s up to Kokone and her childhood friend Morio to save him. Together they realize that Kokone\u2019s dream-world holds the answers to the mystery behind the stolen tech, and they embark on a journey that traverses dreams and reality, city and country, and past and present. Their mission uncovers a trail of clues to her father\u2019s disappearance and ultimately a surprising revelation about Kokone\u2019s family. Special Features: Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Introduction at the Japanese Premiere, Greeting at Japanese Release, Okayama Scenery, Special Interviews with Cast, Special TV Program, Trailers and TV Spots.<\/span> KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Calista B. comments, \u201c<span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">This film is very creative and entertaining. It reminds me a lot of Studio Ghibli films, which I love and I found myself completely immersed in this movie.\u201d See her full review below.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Napping Princess<br \/>\n<\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">By Calista B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 14<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atSu85ReC1w?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">This film is very creative and entertaining. It reminds me a lot of Studio Ghibli films, w<\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">hich I love and I found myself completely immersed in this movie.<\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">The story centers around a girl named Kokone, who I think has narcolepsy. She often dozes off and dreams about a kingdom known as Heartland. Her father is arrested and accused of stealing technology from a famous company and Kokone and her old friend Morio track him down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JWXnyjYrhhY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">I really like the two main characters, Kokone and Morio. I appreciate their dynamic friendship and their personalities. I truly believe they have a bond that can\u2019t be broken. Besides these two and Koko<\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span lang=\"EN\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2336 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.b-300x225.jpg?resize=203%2C152\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.b.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.b.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.b.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.b.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">ne\u2019s dad, none of the other characters stand out that much. Of course, I have to talk about the animation. The animation is beautiful. I\u2019ve always loved Japanese animation and this film is no different. I love the backgrounds of both the real world and Heartland. I love how the characters move. All of it is so appealing. And speaking of visual stuff, the outfits that the characters wear are amazing. If there was an award for best costume design in animation, this film would win it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">The Heartland dream sequences are the best part of the movie. The dreams have their own story, separate to the story taking place in the real world. The dreams are my type of adventure. A kingdom with a combination of sci-fi and fantasy with lots of action? Perfect! It\u2019s also really ingenious. Ancien\u2019s magic tablet is one of the most original and imaginative inventions I\u2019ve ever seen in fiction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">I also love the soundtrack. The background music has a pretty orchestral vibe. The music composer is Yoko Shimomura, a famous video game composer known for working on <i>Final Fantasy <\/i>and <i>Kingdom Hearts<\/i>. She also composed one of my favorite video game songs, so I got pretty excited finding this out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span lang=\"EN\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2335\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.a-300x169.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.a.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.a.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.a.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.a.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">The one thing that did bother me is that the movie is advertised as a sci-fi \/ fantasy movie. However, there isn\u2019t that much fantasy. The movie has elements of fantasy, such as in the dream sequences, but it doesn\u2019t feel as if it is an actual fantasy film. This bothered me just a bit. Also, certain things are left unexplained and that left me confused. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, due to some mild language. The film comes out on DVD January 30, 2018 so, check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Napping Princess<br \/>\nBy Dariana A., KIDS FIRST Film Critics, age 12<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5QqI16AnM7k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Napping Princess <\/em>is a prodigious film. It brings you into a world of fantasy and adventure. This movie is what everyone thinks about when they are kids but adds a cool twist. It is the type of film that has you so immersed in it, that it makes you want to be in the movie. The film is originally in Japanese, but the translation into English is so impressive that I couldn\u2019t believe it was originally in Japanese.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2373 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.c-300x225.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.c.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/nappingprincess.c.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The story takes place in the year 2020, with Kokone (Mitsuki Takahata) dreaming about a world called Heartland. Then, Kokone\u2019s dad gets kidnapped for stealing technological ideas and Kokone and her friend Morio (Shinnosuke Mitsushima) must work together to save him. On their adventure, they find out that Kokone\u2019s Heartland holds the answers to saving her dad.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Napping Princess <\/em>is such an amazing movie. It has a plot that keeps you wanting more. The animation has the classic anime vibe to it. The only negative thing is that some of the words in the film are in Japanese, so it&#8217;s a little hard to understand because they only have subtitles for some of the words. Even though the dialogue was originally in Japanese, the characters\u2019 mouths are still very in sync with the words they say. This story is about a kid\u2019s dream morphing into reality. It is such an imaginative story that with such a creative idea as its basis. My favorite character is Joi (Rie Kugimiya). Joi is Kotone\u2019s stuffed animal that comes to life in her dreams and is just so cute. My favorite scene is when one of the machines sprouts wings. I like it because it reminds me of a Red Bull commercial.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The message of this film is that things aren\u2019t always what they seem and, if you pay attention, the truth will come through. I rate this film 5 out of 5 stars because it has an awesome plot which I love and classic anime animation. I recommend this film for ages 7 to 14. It really is a very marvelous film and it is available now on DVD so go check it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Napping Princess the year is 2020, three days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. While she should be studying for her exams, Kokone Morikawa is often dozing off, stuck between reality and a dream-world full of fantastic motorized contraptions. 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