Помпоко: Война тануки в период Хэйсэй (1994)

"Pom Poko" is a unique Japanese animated film that tells the story of the Tanuki, a group of shape-shifting raccoon dogs, during the Heisei period of 1994. The original title of the film is "Heisei tanuki gassen pompoko". The film features an ensemble cast of notable Japanese actors, including Koko Sento, Makoto Nonomura, Yuriko Ishida, Norihei Miki, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Sigeyuki Iizumiya, Gannosuke Ashiya, Takahiro Murata, Beito Katsura, and Bunsaku Katsura VI. Directed by Isao Takahata, "Pom Poko" blends elements of anime, fantasy, drama, and comedy to weave a tale of environmentalism and traditional Japanese folklore. The film follows the Tanuki as they fight against humans who are destroying their forest home in order to build new housing developments. Using their shape-shifting abilities, the Tanuki try to scare away the humans, but their efforts prove to be futile. The film's unique animation style and themes make it an exceptional work of art. "Pom Poko" stands as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural environment and respecting traditional cultures.