Welcome to THE SPACE SHOW

Synopsis

A group of five elementary school students spends their summer break camping in a remote mountain village. While searching for their lost rabbit, Pyon-kichi, they come across an injured dog in a field marked by unusual crop circles. After nursing the dog back to health, the children are astonished when it suddenly begins speaking, revealing itself as Pochi Rickman, an extraterrestrial researcher studying Earth's plant life. Grateful for their help, Pochi invites the children on a tour of the moon. Upon arrival, they discover a hidden alien metropolis and explore it with wonder. However, when it is revealed that Pochi sustained injuries during his mission, the lunar authorities impose a travel ban to Earth, leaving the children unable to return home. With no other option, the group embarks on a cosmic journey across the galaxy, searching for a safe way back. Along the way, they are pursued by mysterious aliens linked to "The Space Show," a highly popular intergalactic program shrouded in secrecy.

Background

Uchuu Show e Youkoso was first announced in the February 2008 issue of Newtype magazine under the working title The Space Show. The film premiered alongside the screening of Summer Wars at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival Generation program in February 2010.