From Up on Poppy Hill

Set in 1963 Yokohama, this animated film follows the story of Umi Matsuzaki, a high school student who becomes involved in a campaign to save her school’s clubhouse from demolition. As she works alongside her classmate Shun Kazama, a budding romance develops amidst the backdrop of Japan’s post-war recovery. Directed by Goro Miyazaki, the film beautifully captures the essence of youthful determination and nostalgia. Notably, the movie features a screenplay co-written by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.