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Ponyo en el acantilado 2008
Anime
La historia se centra en Sosuke, un niño de 5 años, y su relación con una princesa pez que ansía convertirse en un ser humano. Libre adaptación de "La sirenita" que obtuvo muy buena acogida de la crítica en el Festival de Venecia 2008.
Las caras de Ponyo en el acantilado
- Un pez dorado que quiere ser una niña
- Un niño que vive en un acantilado sobre el mar
- Una tormenta con olas hechas de peces
Buena para ti si
- quieres una película que le encante a un niño de cinco años.
- te gusta una historia cálida y tierna, sin un verdadero villano.
- te gusta una niña que corre sobre las olas.
Mala para ti si
- no ves anime.
- necesitas peligro de verdad para mantener el interés.
Temas: la infancia · el mar · el amor
Mi vecino Totoro 1988
Anime
Dos chicas jóvenes, Mei y Satsuki, se mudan a una nueva casa cerca del hospital en el que se encuentra su madre. En el patio junto a la casa, existe un gran árbol que es el hogar de tres Totoros, dioses de la selva. Poco después, reciben noticias desde el hospital de que su madre no puede venir a casa como había prometido, por lo que Mei (la más joven) se escapa para ir a visitarla. Satsuki tiene que recurrir a un Totoro para ayudar a encontrarla.
Las caras de Mi vecino Totoro
- Dos hermanas en una casa de campo
- Un espíritu gigante del bosque
- Un gato que es un autobús
Buena para ti si
- quieres una película suave y sin ningún villano.
- te gusta la magia que los niños ven en la naturaleza.
- te gustan los arrozales, la lluvia y los bosques.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- necesitas ritmo. Largas escenas siguen a las niñas explorando la casa y esperando un autobús bajo la lluvia.
Temas: la infancia · la naturaleza · la familia

The Story of Heidi 1979
Anime
Heidi is five years old when her aunt Dete, who has raised Heidi since her parents' deaths four years earlier, takes the orphaned Heidi to live with her formidable grandfather in the Swiss Alps. The American feature-length adaptation of Heidi (1974), the Japanese anime series produced by Zuiyo Eizo.
The sides of The Story of Heidi
- An orphan girl sent to her grandfather in the Alps
- Goats, meadows and a mountain hut
- Her friend Peter the goatherd
Good for you if
- you want a warm, gentle story of mountain life.
- you're looking for something to watch with young children.
- you love Alpine meadows and goats.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch cartoons.
- you find 1970s animation dated.
About: family · friendship · homesickness
Okko's Inn 2018
Anime
12-year-old Oriko Seki, who lost her parents in a car accident, ended up living in her grandmother's Onsen Ryokan "Haru no Ya." With the ghost "Uribou" cohabitating with her and all the other odds, she ended up training to be a young female innkeeper. At first, she didn't like the training, but gradually felt her admiration for her title and began to train seriously. Thus, the growth of the young warrior Oriko begins.
The sides of Okko's Inn
- A girl who lost her parents
- Her grandmother's hot spring inn
- Friendly ghosts helping her with the guests
Good for you if
- you like being moved by a child slowly facing her grief.
- you want a gentle film to watch with children.
- you like the warmth of a traditional inn and its guests.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you can't face a child mourning parents lost in a car crash.
About: grief · growing up · kindness
Frozen: El reino del hielo 2013
Película
Cuando una profecía condena a un reino a un invierno eterno, Anna, una joven optimista se une a un temerario montañero llamado Kristoff y a su compinche el reno Sven. Juntos emprenden un viaje épico en busca de Elsa, hermana de Anna y reina de Las Nieves para poner fin al gélido hechizo.
Las caras de Frozen: El reino del hielo
- Dos hermanas, una con poderes de hielo
- Un muñeco de nieve que ama el verano
- Una canción que todo el mundo conoce
Buena para ti si
- te gustan las canciones que tus hijos cantarán durante meses.
- quieres una película para toda la familia, con un muñeco de nieve y un reno para los más pequeños.
- te gusta un castillo de hielo construido en una sola canción.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- no tienes paciencia para trolls, muñecos de nieve que hablan y una reina con magia de hielo.
Temas: la hermandad · el miedo · el amor

The Little Mermaid 1992
Series
Disney's The Little Mermaid is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation based on the 1989 Disney film of the same name. It features the adventures of Ariel as a mermaid prior to the events of the film. This series is the first Disney television series to be spun off from a major animated film. Some of the voice actors of the film reprise their roles in the series, among them Jodi Benson as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, Kenneth Mars as King Triton, and Pat Carroll as Ursula.
The sides of The Little Mermaid
- Ariel before she meets Eric
- Sebastian and Flounder by her side
- Adventures under the sea
Good for you if
- you want a gentle cartoon to watch with children.
- you like Sebastian's songs under the sea.
- you want adventures where nobody really gets hurt.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you find early 1990s TV cartoons dated.
About: curiosity · friendship · family
Peter Pan 1953
Película
Uno de los grandes clásicos de la factoría Walt Disney, que relata las aventuras en el País de Nunca Jamás de Peter Pan, su compañera Campanilla, su amiga Wendy y los Niños Perdidos, en su lucha contra el malvado Capitán Garfio.
Las caras de Peter Pan
- Tres niños de Londres que vuelan al País de Nunca Jamás
- El Capitán Garfio y un cocodrilo que hace tic-tac
- Un niño que se niega a crecer
Buena para ti si
- te gusta sobrevolar Londres hacia una tierra de piratas y sirenas.
- quieres una aventura corta para compartir con niños pequeños.
- te gusta la última noche de Wendy en el cuarto de los niños antes de tener que crecer.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- te parecen anticuadas las películas animadas de los años 50, caricaturas incluidas.
Temas: crecer · la infancia · la aventura
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic 2010
Series
Journey to the enchanted land of Equestria, where unicorn Twilight Sparkle and her pals have adventures and learn valuable lessons about friendship.
The sides of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
- A unicorn studying friendship
- Six pony friends in Equestria
- A lesson learned in each episode
Good for you if
- you want a cartoon to watch with young children.
- you like Twilight Sparkle and her friends sorting out their quarrels.
- you want gentle, colorful adventures with a happy ending.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- nine seasons is too much for you.
About: friendship · kindness · magic
The Smurfs 1981
Series
Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.
The sides of The Smurfs
- Little blue elves in mushroom houses
- Papa Smurf leading the village
- Gargamel and his cat Azrael
Good for you if
- you want a cartoon to watch with young children.
- you like a village where every problem is fixed by the end.
- you want villains who never really hurt anyone.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch cartoons.
- nine seasons is too much for you.
- you find 1980s cartoons dated.
About: community · good against evil · cleverness
Bluey 2018
Series
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
The sides of Bluey
- A six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy
- Bandit and Chilli, parents who join every game
- A family house in Brisbane
Good for you if
- you want something parents and small children both enjoy.
- you like seven-minute episodes of warm family play.
- you like a kids' show that can catch you off guard and make you cry.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you need stakes and danger to stay interested.
About: play · parenthood · childhood
Earwig and the Witch 2021
Anime
A headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch.
The sides of Earwig and the Witch
- An orphan girl adopted by a selfish witch
- A workroom full of spells and potions
- A rock band in her mother's past
Good for you if
- you want a short Ghibli film for young children.
- you like a rock song running through a story about witches.
- you want magic with nothing scary or gruesome in it.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you need an ending that ties up every thread.
About: independence · family · cunning
Trolls 2016
Film
After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
The sides of Trolls
- Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born
- Branch, a grumpy outcast
- Bergens who eat Trolls to feel happy
Good for you if
- you like pop covers and Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop the Feeling.
- you want something bright and loud to watch with young children.
- you want a cheerful story where everyone sings by the end.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you roll your eyes at a film about finding the happiness inside you.
About: happiness · friendship
Monstruos, S.A. 2001
Película
Monsters Inc. es la mayor empresa de miedo del mundo, y James P. Sullivan es uno de sus mejores empleados. Asustar a los niños no es un trabajo fácil, ya que todos creen que los niños son tóxicos y no pueden tener contacto con ellos. Pero un día una niña se cuela sin querer en la empresa, provocando el caos.
Las caras de Monstruos, S.A.
- Monstruos que asustan a niños para obtener energía
- Una niña pequeña suelta en la fábrica
- Un grandulón peludo que se derrite
Buena para ti si
- te gusta un dúo divertido que discute como un matrimonio.
- quieres algo dulce para toda la familia.
- te gusta un monstruo azul enorme que se convierte en una especie de padre para una niña pequeña llamada Boo.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- quieres una historia de amor. Las citas de Mike con Celia siempre se quedan a medias.
Temas: el miedo · la amistad · el cuidado
La Cenicienta 1950
Película
Cenicienta vive con su madrastra y las dos hijas de ésta. Las tres le hacen la vida imposible y la tienen trabajando sin parar en las labores del hogar. Pero ella establece amistad con los animales de la casa, que le ayudarán a asistir al baile Real al que su madre no le permite ir.
Las caras de La Cenicienta
- Una criada con ratones parlantes por amigos
- Un vestido y un zapato de cristal a medianoche
- Una madrastra y dos hermanastras
Buena para ti si
- quieres un cuento de hadas tierno que acabe bien.
- quieres algo corto que un niño pequeño pueda seguir.
- te gustan un baile, un príncipe y un zapato que encaja.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- una película de 1950 te parece anticuada.
Temas: la esperanza · la injusticia · el amor
Polar Express 2004
Película
Esta es la historia de un jovencito en la víspera de Navidad quien aborda un poderoso y mágico tren que se dirige al hogar de Papá Noel, en el Polo Norte. Lo que se desarrolla es una aventura que sigue al dubitativo niño, quien toma un tren extraordinario al Polo Norte; durante este viaje, se embarca en una experiencia de autodescubrimiento que le muestra que las maravillas de la vida nunca se desvanecen para quienes creen.
Las caras de Polar Express
- Un niño que ha dejado de creer en Papá Noel
- Un tren que sale a medianoche
- Un cascabel del arnés de un reno
Buena para ti si
- quieres un tren nocturno cruzando el hielo hasta el Polo Norte.
- quieres algo para poner con niños en diciembre.
- te gustan el chocolate caliente, la nieve y un final cálido.
Mala para ti si
- no ves películas de animación.
- una película entera sobre aprender a creer te hace poner los ojos en blanco.
Temas: la creencia · la infancia · la Navidad
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us 2018
Anime
A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it’ll take more than just Satoshi and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction?
The sides of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
- A seaside city's Wind Festival
- Five strangers with nothing in common
- Ash, Pikachu and the legendary Lugia
Good for you if
- you want a Pokémon film to watch with children.
- you like strangers learning to work together to save their town.
- you want an adventure with no real cruelty in it.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you roll your eyes at a big message about everyone pulling together.
About: community · courage · second chances

Moomin 1990
Anime
In the remote and mysterious Moominvalley live the Moomins, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomintroll and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane.
The sides of Moomin
- A family of gentle trolls in Moominvalley
- Moomintroll and his friends
- Small magic in everyday life
Good for you if
- you want the calm of Moominvalley, where every visitor is welcome.
- you want something tender to watch with children.
- you like strange creatures and odd little mysteries.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you need suspense and real danger.
About: kindness · family · freedom
The Smurfs 2011
Film
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
The sides of The Smurfs
- Tiny blue Smurfs lost in New York
- Gargamel and his cat Azrael on their trail
- A young couple expecting a baby
Good for you if
- you want a bright family film the kids can watch with you.
- you like Hank Azaria hamming it up as Gargamel.
- you want a chase with no real danger in it.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch films with cartoon characters in them.
- you roll your eyes at a lesson about family and believing in yourself.
About: family · teamwork · home
Peppa Pig 2004
Series
Peppa Pig is an energetic piggy who lives with Mummy, Daddy, and little brother George. She loves to jump in mud puddles and make loud snorting noises.
The sides of Peppa Pig
- A little pig who loves muddy puddles
- Mummy, Daddy and little brother George
- Short everyday episodes for toddlers
Good for you if
- you want something short and gentle for a toddler.
- you want small stories about puddles, playgroup and grandparents.
- you like a family that laughs together, Daddy Pig included.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you need some suspense to keep watching.
About: family · childhood · play
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card 2000
Anime
All of the Clow Cards have been captured, and Sakura Kinomoto, the new Master of the Cards, is preparing to play the lead in the play for the town festival. However, a new evil force is causing mysterious events all over Tomoeda, including the disappearance of Sakura's cards. With Syaoran's help, Sakura must figure out the cause of these events, and save her town.
The sides of Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
- A girl magician starring in the town play
- Her cards vanishing one by one
- A confession she can't quite make to Syaoran
Good for you if
- you like a gentle, colourful story with low stakes.
- you like a shy first love between Sakura and Syaoran.
- you want a magical film to share with children.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you want real fights, and this is mostly feelings and magic.
About: first love · courage · friendship