The Day I Bought a Star
7
Quality Score
0.66 (Positive)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
862
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
A young boy, tired of the city, escapes into the country. When trying to bring vegetables to the market to sell, his cart breaks down and he exchanges the vegetables for a mystical seed. Returning home he plants the seed in a normal pot—only to find it growing into a planet. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The audience is appreciative of the film's visuals and creative story. However, the limited accessibility due to the language barrier hinders full enjoyment and understanding. There is a desire for wider release with subtitles to fully appreciate the narrative.
Strengths
- Impressive visual art and animation quality.
- Creative world-building with sci-fi elements.
- Character designs reminiscent of classic Ghibli films.
Weaknesses
- Lack of accessibility due to language barrier (Japanese only, no subtitles).
- Limited world exploration, with focus on a small setting.
- Story comprehension limited by lack of subtitles.