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This movie consistices of 3 segments

The first short is about a brother and a sister who go fishing and they encounter so big large fish. The second segment is about a kid called shun who is allergic to eggs. The third segment is about a guy who is always invisible for some reason.

I personally find it a good watch on Netflix especially if you are looking for something which is short.

3 short series made into a movie. Not a fan of kanino&kanini as it was boring to watch compared to invisible and life aint gonna lose. Love the 2nd short and adore the 3rd. Recommended for family viewing.

I disagree with the other reviews. These three shorts were well animated, had very different plots and can be enjoyed on a relaxing family evening.

The first story focuses on a brother and sister who find their courage after their family has been torn apart and they are forced to face their greatest fear. Their heroic gesture reunites the family, and the two grow up in the process. The second story deals with the theme of food allergies and how deadly they can be. It was an eye opener as it isn't something often dealt with in media in general. The little hero of this tale has had it rough his whole life but decides not to give up and through this act, he shows his bravery and will to fight. The last story depicts the life of a lonely man who has become so invisible to everyone around him that he appears to have lost all substance. Despite his struggles, he finds his courage after being shown kindness by two characters who don't exact judgement upon him. Through his act of heroism, he regains his substance. This one is the most allegorical of the three.

Don't go into this expecting a Studio Ghibli film. Rather, enjoy these shorts for what they are and the lessons young and old can learn from them. The animation is flawless, the stories are well rounded, they are all suspenseful with happy endings, and are overall very cute. Little slices of life with sound morals.

Not going to lie, all the other user reviews infuriated me. They claim that the animation is great but the story is non-existent. This is just false, since all stories have great stories AND incredible animation.

This film contains three different stories, one about a family of tiny people living under the water, one about a mother and his child who suffers from a severe food allergy, and one story of an invisible man who's overlooked by everyone.

These stories all have different feels to them and even different artstyles.

I definitely recommend watching it, since it showcases beautiful animation and heartwarming stories.

This film is divided into estentailly four parts: three short films and an interview by one of the directors/producers.

The first two short films were good and the last short was great. The films seemed to be set up from the worst to the best.

The first short film, "Kanini & Kanino" was my least favorite out of the bunch. It revolves around two humanoid water creatures going on a dangerous journey to save their father. Now in this film, the use of CGI looked a bit odd with the 2D animation and the story felt a little inconsequential, mainly due to the short run time. This short wants to be a full length film and feels like a promo for one. Besides the negatives, the audio is done pretty nicely and the lack of verbal dialogue between characters makes for an interesting viewing experience.

The second short film, "Life Ain't Gonna Lose" is my second favorite short. It revolves around a mother and her son trying to live with the son's deadly food allergy. This film, like the previous, wanted to be a full length film. Also, some of the foreshadowing was a bit odd (pidgeon scene). Besides that, the short was good. The characters are really empathetic and the visuals are fantastic with a nice water color look to them.

The last film "Invisible" was fantastic. This film is about a lonely man, who is possibly invisible and weightless that must find a way to get out of that lonely state. Unlike the other shorts, it felt like it was made to be a short film. The visuals, cinematography, and animation were fantastic. The story was by far the most interesting out of the bunch as well.

The last segment of the film was a interview with one of the directors/producers. He discussed the creation, themes, length, and reason for making these shorts. Even though this was a bit odd compared to the rest of the film, it was rather insitful.

The only other issue and the main issue with the film is the length. It's only 53 minutes long! What you have to consider is if only three shorts are worth a full ticket price? It is sad because the prestigious Isao Takahata was going to direct a fourth short, but due to his passing they were limited to three shorts.

I had an all around good experience. I recommend watching and buying these short films. The general lack of recognition compared to their full length counterparts is really saddening. To buy this film is to not just support the foreign film and anime industry, but to also support the short film medium.