Napping Princess Anime
The Napping Princess anime movie is fantastic and I’m happy it’s now being released for home viewing. The style of the film is anime, but the story is sci-fi and fantasy. It is futuristic, but not too far in the future as it is set in the year 2020.
The DVD plus blu-ray 2 disc set has lots of bonus features. I especially liked the interview with director Kenji Kamiyama, who also directed Ghost in The Shell and Eden of the East.
The movie is recommended for ages 9+ and it is great for both kids and adults. It will appeal to a wide variety of people, since it combines different genres.
Check out the video trailer for a glimpse of the movie!
Napping Princess
Shout! Factory
2 Discs
Release date 1/30/18
Napping Princess Synopsis
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. She is 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’s up to Kokone and her childhood friend Morio to save him.
Together they realize that Kokone’s 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’s disappearance and ultimately a surprising revelation about Kokone’s family.
Napping Princess Anime Giveaway
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John Smith says
So much fun–another anime film I didn’t know about but want to see! I looked up the Japanese trailer with English subs. Her teacher bonked her head with a book–unacceptable! Anyway, this looks very beautiful and exciting!
Vickie L Couturier says
my grandaughter would love this,,she thinks she is a princess
Les Johnson says
I haven’t heard of this anime. My daughter would love to watch it.
kelly nicholson says
sometimes cartoons are cool thanks
Mary Mac says
Love these fun anime films
Jeffrey says
My niece would like this.
Marianna says
Both of my sons love anime
Carolyn G says
looks like a fun movie
Linda Szymoniak says
I’m interested in entering, but had a couple of questions. My daughters prefer watching anime in the original Japanese with English subtitles (one daughter is fluent in Japanese and it helps he keep current). From what I can see, this is only in a dub version (the only subtitles I see listed on the Amazon page are French). Could you check the packaging and see? Thanks!
Valerie Mitchell says
Hi Linda – Your daughters will be happy with this one! You/they can watch the YouTube trailer to hear the Japanese and see the English subtitles. It has both English and French options for the subtitles. :)
Richard Brandt says
I love that it’s set during the Olympics – it’s like that Gamera movie set at the Tokyo World’s Fair.
Melissa Craig says
My daughter is so into anime she would love this
mrsshukra says
I know someone who will like this!
Antoinette M says
I would love to surprise my son with this!
Edye says
My cousin would like this.
Eric V. says
Looks like a very fun anime film! Looks like a film both me and my family can enjoy!! :)
bill norris says
this looks so cool
rebecca day says
thanks for the giveaway
Laurie Nykaza says
My daughter would love to watch it!
Chihiro says
I’m Japanese, I would love it.
Dolores Miranda says
Oh my daughter would just love this!!
Lana Simanovicki says
The whole family would enjoy this
James Coyne says
i love anime
Frank says
Thanks for the giveaway
Darlene Carbajal says
Would love to watch!
Jamie Martin says
Hahaha, this is what we sometimes call my girlfriend. We’d love to win it.
Ron Pratt says
Looks wonderful!
Best wishes everyone!
Leela says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Ronald Oliver says
Thanks for hosting the Napping Princess giveaway! This would be great for the family and I to enjoy!
Nancy says
This looks like a fun DVD for kids to enjoy.
Dave L says
I always enjoy discovering new anime films. Thank you for the chance to win.
ger says
This looks adorable!
Rebecca Bailey says
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! We are huge anime fans over here,though i’ve not heard of this movie & it sounds like a good one! :-)
Jennifer H. says
Thanks for the chance!
John H. says
This is cool!
Charlene S. says
Thanks for the chance. My son would love watching this one.
kathy pease says
Thanks so much for the chance :)
Buddy Garrett says
It sounds like a great anime film for everyone.
Daniel M says
always like to check out an anime
Sam says
I haven’t watched this. My niece likes anime so I am sure she would like this movie to?
gala says
looks like a nice movie to watch
Laura Emerson says
My daughter would love this!