Summer Days with Coo

Summer Days with Coo

Year: 2007

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Keiichi Hara

ComedyAnimationRomanceFantasyDrama

After miraculously surviving more than two centuries, a lone kappa named Coo is discovered by a young boy, Koichi, in present‑day Japan. Adopted in secret by Koichi’s family, Coo teams up with his new human friend to explore remote, uninhabited locations, hoping to uncover any surviving members of his ancient race.

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Timeline & Setting – Summer Days with Coo (2007)

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Time period

21st century

The main events take place in present-day Japan, following a backstory set roughly two centuries earlier during the samurai era. The urban portions are anchored in modern Tokyo, while the narrative also ventures into rural Japan and Okinawa during the course of Coo's quest.

Location

Tokyo, Okinawa, Japan

The story unfolds in contemporary Japan, with the Uehara family's home in a Tokyo suburb serving as the central hub. A journey to the countryside and Okinawa introduces lush, natural settings as Coo searches for his origins. The film blends urban life with rural locales and yokai-inflected scenery as the mystery deepens.

🏙️ Modern city 🌊 Coastal landscapes 🗺️ Japan

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Main Characters – Summer Days with Coo (2007)

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Yukaki Uehara

The mother who is awed by the presence of a kappa in their home. She embraces Coo with warmth, helping him feel part of the family while navigating the chaos of sudden fame.

👪 Family 🏡 Home 🌟 Acceptance

Hitomi Uehara

Kōichi's sister who initially resents Coo but gradually accepts him. She demonstrates a mix of stubbornness and compassion, learning to see the kappa as a friend rather than an intruder.

👧 Sibling bond 🧩 Growth 🌀 Acceptance

Coo

A young kappa who has forgotten his real name and origin. He forms a gentle bond with the Uehara family, using his powers to protect those he cares about while seeking his place in the world.

🧭 Identity 💦 Mythical creature 🌊 Power

Kōichi Uehara

A quiet boy who grows kinder thanks to Coo's influence. He becomes curious about Coo's past, defends Sayoko Kikuchi's honor, and learns to stand up for others.

👦 Friendship 🧡 Empathy 🗺️ Adventure

Ossan

The Uehara family's dog who can communicate telepathically with Coo, serving as a secret ally and bridge between the human and yokai worlds.

🐶 Animal 🗣️ Telepathy 🐾 Loyalty

Koichi's Classmate (Kyousuke Ikeda)

One of Koichi's classmates who participates in the schoolyard dynamics and peer pressure surrounding Sayoko Kikuchi.

👫 Peer pressure 🗒️ School life 😶️ Social dynamics

Koichi's Classmate (Nanako Hirata)

Another classmate who appears in the social circles around Koichi's group, contributing to the high school backdrop of the story.

👫 Peer pressure 🗒️ School life 😶️ Social dynamics

Koichi's Classmate (Kazuki Matsuoka)

A third classmate within Koichi's social circle, illustrating the group’s dynamics and the pressures of fitting in.

👫 Peer pressure 🗒️ School life 😶️ Social dynamics

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Major Themes – Summer Days with Coo (2007)

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💧 Identity

Coo grapples with memory loss and his status as the last known kappa, driving his journey to understand who he is. The tale explores how a being from folklore navigates human society and the pull between two worlds. His search for a real name and place in the world underscores the universal need for belonging.

🤝 Belonging

The Uehara family welcomes a mythical outsider, redefining what a family can be. Koichi and Hitomi learn to look beyond appearances, forming bonds that transcend social expectations. The story emphasizes care, friendship, and found family as forces of inclusion.

📺 Media intrusion

Paparazzi and sensational television turn Coo's presence into a public spectacle, testing privacy and ethics. The family's unity is strained as media pressure escalates, revealing the tension between curiosity and exploitation. The climax uses this chaos to heighten emotional stakes rather than sensationalism.

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