Napping Princess

Napping Princess

Year: 2017

Runtime: 110 min

Language: Japanese

Director: Kenji Kamiyama

Sci-FiDramaAnimation

As Tokyo prepares to host the Olympics, 17-year-old Kokone Morikawa escapes into elaborate daydreams filled with fantastical machines. When her mysterious, mechanically-inclined father suddenly disappears, Kokone and her childhood friend, Morio, set off on a captivating journey through her dreamscapes. They must decipher hidden clues and confront the blurring lines between dreams and reality to uncover the truth about his disappearance and unravel the secrets of their family's history.

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1

Kokone's Dreams Begin

The story introduces Kokone Morikawa, a girl living in near-future Japan who often slips into vivid dreams of a magical realm called Heartland. During her naps, she enters this fantastical world where cars dominate society and her experiences lead her to discover the interconnectedness of her dreams and reality.

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2

Heartland's Overview

In Heartland, the society is heavily focused on automotive manufacturing, as depicted by the King's castle which doubles as a car factory. The storyline centers around the King's daughter, Ancien, who possesses a magical tablet that enables her to animate various mechanical creations in a world threatened by a monstrous creature known as the Colossus.

Heartland
3

The King's Decree

The King discovers Ancien animating a motorcycle named Heart, which leads to him seizing her tablet and confining her to a tower. He believes that this action is necessary to prevent further chaos as the society faces increasing danger from the Colossus, a formidable adversary.

King's castle, Heartland
4

Kokone's School Year

Back in Japan, Kokone is busy wrapping up her school year and contemplating her future college options. She reconnects with her childhood friend Morio, who has just completed his first year in Tokyo, igniting memories and plans for their future together.

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5

The Scandal Unfolds

Three days before the Tokyo Olympics, Kokone's father, Momotarō, is accused of stealing secrets from Shijima Motors. This scandal begins to unravel Kokone's understanding of her family and adds urgency to her relationship with her father, who harbors deep secrets about their past.

Three days before the Tokyo Olympics Japan
6

Watanabe's Intrusion

A mysterious figure resembling Watanabe, the King's advisor, arrives at Kokone's home searching for both the tablet and Kokone. This event marks the beginning of Kokone's realization that her dreams and her reality are colliding, creating a race against time to protect her family.

Kokone's home, Japan
7

The Escape

With Morio's help, Kokone narrowly escapes Watanabe's agents and retrieves her stolen tablet and a cherished teddy bear. Riding away on her family's motorcycle, Kokone begins to uncover the secrets linking her family to her dreams.

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Journey to Heartland

As Kokone and Morio share a nap on their motorcycle, they mysteriously drift into Heartland while traveling overnight. They wake up in Osaka, awestruck by their travels and the enchanting atmosphere of the magical realm they dreamed about.

Osaka
9

Discovering the Tablet's Power

Kokone attempts to contact her father using the magical tablet, and to her astonishment, it produces Shinkansen tickets to Tokyo. This event marks a turning point where Kokone realizes the tablet's abilities extend into the real world, intertwining both realms.

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10

Ancien's Legacy

In her dreams, Kokone uncovers that her mother's stories about Ancien and the Magic Tablet have significant meaning, connecting her past with her present. This revelation deepens her understanding of her family's history and her mother's influence.

Heartland
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Watanabe's Betrayal

In Heartland, Watanabe reveals his treacherous intentions to usurp the King and his plans to create a robot army to take over. The King reacts by ordering Watanabe's arrest, leading to crucial battles that will determine the fate of Heartland.

Heartland
12

The Battle with the Colossus

Peach, with Kokone's aid and her tablet, confronts the Colossus in an intense showdown. Despite Watanabe's attempts to sabotage their efforts, Kokone and Peach manage to overcome the monstrous threat, showcasing the strength of their bond.

Heartland
13

Triumph and Legacy

As the conflict subsides, Kokone learns about her mother's legacy through romantic memories of Momotarō and Ikumi. Their love story and the innovative software Ikumi developed resonate deeply with Kokone, leaving a lasting impact on her journey forward.

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14

Realizations and Conclusions

In a climactic moment, Kokone understands that her name symbolizes the amalgamation of 'heart' and 'wing', embodying her family's spirit and journey. This realization comes as she navigates the trials of both Heartland and her life in Japan, embracing her identity.

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Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 19:41

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