timeless classic and a balm for the soul

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2006)

this is a children's' anime, but adults will like it too (i did). It has a simple plot of two adorable sisters and their fantastic little adventure in the house they just moved into.
Actually the plot is fairly simple but always interesting, mainly due to the unerring accuracy of the portrayals of the characters; they're real and amusing because they will remind you of your own childhoods (if you were lucky enough to have one as nice as this). The movie feels original, and stays far away from the clichés of kids' films.
From the start I was charmed by the beautiful animation and the joy and cuteness of the girls and the affection between them.
The movie has some drama, centering on the health of their mother, who is recovering from illness at a hospital, but it leaves you with a smile on your face and a tear in your eye. It never fails to put me in a good mood.