STACK #192 Oct 2020

REVIEWS FILM & TV

"This is the story of the world's secret that only she and I know." WEATHERING WITH YOU

The nature of Monkey was irrepressible! MONKEY: THE COMPLETE SERIES

RELEASE DATE: 07/10/20

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RELEASE DATE: 07/10/20

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The new anime feature from director Makoto Shinkai, who gave us the 2016 body-swap fantasy Your Name , once again blends teen romance with the mystical. 16-year-old runaway Hodaka arrives in Tokyo where he lands a job as a freelance writer, interviewing those who have had uncanny experiences. Love blooms when he meets Hina, also known as the Sunshine Girl, who has the ability to influence the weather, banishing the rain through the power of prayer. The pair proceed

"Born from an egg on a mountain top/ The punkiest monkey that ever popped/ He knew every magic trick under the sun/ To tease the Gods/ And everyone and have some fun." If you grew up during the late '70s, chances are this crazy Japanese series – a fixture of ABC TV – was a big part of your childhood. A bona fide cult classic (based on a 16th century Chinese novel) that introduced many young viewers to Eastern-style fantasy and hilarious vocal dubbing, Monkey follows

to capitalise on her unique gift, but of course there's some cautionary fine print regarding the price of such a power... Rendered in a soft pastel animation style, which accentuates the magical elements, Weathering with You is a captivating teen fable with an eco-friendly message, and a must-see for fans of Your Name and the films of Studio Ghibli. AC

the adventures of the title character, along with pals Pigsy, Horse, Sandy and Tripitaka, as they escort a Buddhist monk on a pilgrimage from China to India. This boxset-sized dose of pure nostalgia contains all 52 episodes remastered and restored – including 13 that were never broadcast on Australian TV – plus two episode guide booklets. SH

ALL 52 EPISODES, RE-MASTERED & RESTORED IN HIGH DEFINITION, NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY IN THIS 10-DISC SET! ALSO INCLUDES 2 EPISODE GUIDE BOOKLETS

12-DISC DVD SET ALSO AVAILABLE

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