Storyline
A series of interconnected vignettes regarding Makoto Sawada, an energetic yet socially inept kindergartner, and his long-suffering family. Makoto strives to receive the title of his school's "Best Child" award, resulting in chaos and misunderstandings wherever he goes.
Cast & Crew
JC
Junji Chiba
Old Man (voice)
Lead
Takeshi Kitano
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Beat Kiyoshi
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Kazuko Sugiyama
Makoto (voice)
Kazuo Umezu
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Rihoko Yoshida
Mika (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Mom (voice)
Shinichi Yanagisawa
Dad (voice)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tsutomu Shibayama's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Makoto-chan is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
