My Neighbors the Yamadas
Tonari no Yamada-kun
ホーホケキョ となりの山田くん
Synopsis
The Yamada family's everyday moments, from squabbling about errands to their usual antics, provide a glimpse into ordinary household life with the television humming in the background. Though they have their flaws, a genuine warmth exists among them, seen in the grins and laughter that brighten their daily routines. "Tonari no Yamada-kun" presents an intimate, comedic view of a typical Japanese family's experiences.
Background
Tonari no Yamada-kun received the Excellence Award for animation at the third annual Japan Media Arts Festival in 1999. The film was originally released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Entertainment on August 16, 2005 in North America. After distributor GKIDS announced they had licensed many of Studio Ghibli's catalog for movie distribution in July 2017, Shout! Factory re-released Tonari no Yamada-kun on Blu-ray and DVD on January 16, 2018.
