Child of Kamiari Month

Child of Kamiari Month

Year: 2021

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takana Shirai

DramaAnimationFamilyFantasy

A year after losing her mother, a young girl learns that she must journey across Japan to the annual gathering of gods in the sacred land of Izumo.

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Time period

Modern-day Japan (early 2020s)

The events unfold in contemporary Japan, anchored by the October Kannazuki harvest festival legend. The narrative spans a gloomy marathon day, typhoon season, and a spring ending, tracing a year in Kanna’s life as she learns to cope with loss and rediscover her running passion.

Location

Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Ushijima Shrine, Izumo-taisha Shrine Shimane, Suwa-taisha Shrine Nagano, Lake Suwa Nagano, Miho Shrine Matsue Shimane, Izumo

The story is rooted in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward with Kanna visiting Ushijima Shrine. Its journey expands across Japan as she travels to Izumo-taisha in Shimane, to Suwa-taisha near Lake Suwa in Nagano, and to Miho Shrine in Matsue, Shimane, weaving a path through sacred sites. The shrines and landscapes underpin a mythic quest that blends daily life with festival atmosphere during Kannazuki.

🏙️ Urban Tokyo 🛕 Shrine pilgrimage 🗺️ Cross-region journey 🏔️ Sacred sites

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:12

Main Characters – Child of Kamiari Month (2021)

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Kanna Hayama

A young girl living in Tokyo's Sumida Ward who is coping with her mother Yayoi’s death. She starts unsure about her future but gradually rekindles her running passion as a path to healing and connection with loved ones.

🏃‍♀️ Protagonist 💔 Grief 🧭 Growth

Shiro

A talking white rabbit who acts as a messenger of the deities. She guides Kanna through the quest, offering wisdom and companionship while remaining hopeful and protective.

🕊️ Guide ✨ Companion

Yasha

A demon boy whose lineage ties him to ancient powers. He challenges Kanna but becomes a crucial ally in delivering the offerings, testing her resolve and honesty.

👹 Demon 🧭 Ally

Ryūjin

The dragon god and son of Ōkuninushi who tests Kanna and helps reveal the personal cost of her journey. He embodies the blend of awe and danger that marks deity intervention in mortal life.

🐉 Deity

Kotoshironushi

A sea god who presents challenges and supplies a crucial offering at Miho Shrine. He represents the sea’s memory and abundance that feeds the divine feast.

🌊 Ocean

Norimasa Hayama

Kanna’s recently widowed father, trying to support his daughter while bearing his own grief. Their bond anchors the emotional core of the story and motivates Kanna to persevere.

👨‍👧 Father

Yayoi Hayama

Kanna’s late mother, whose memory drives the journey. Her absence is the catalyst for Kanna’s fear and later her renewal as a runner.

💖 Mother

Miki

Kanna’s best friend who offers grounded support and companionship as she navigates loss and the journey.

🤝 Friend

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:12

Major Themes – Child of Kamiari Month (2021)

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🏃‍♀️ Running

Running is more than a sport for Kanna: it links her to her late mother’s memory and becomes a path to healing and courage. The quest demands speed and endurance, mirroring her internal process of recovery from grief. Through running, she discovers a sense of purpose that ties personal growth to a larger, mythic journey across sacred sites.

💔 Grief

Yayoi’s death casts a long shadow over Kanna, shaping her self-doubt and guilt. The bracelet and memories trigger painful reflection, yet also remind her of love and resilience. The film uses grief to explore forgiveness, memory, and the power to move forward.

🗺️ Journey & Destiny

Kanna’s pilgrimage is a test of character and duty, linking the human world with the divine. She learns of a potential role as Idaten and the costs of legacy. Encounters with gods and mythical beings reveal that true destiny is forged through perseverance, honesty, and courage.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:12

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