Ikuko Tani

Country girl Ginga leaves her home in hope of becoming one of the Emperor's Wives. (imdb)

Clinging to an unfinished letter written by her recently deceased father, Momo learns that the strange and supernatural things happening on Shio Island are connected in some way to her father's mysterious letter. A sensitive coming-of-age story that deals with loss and imagination.

After being abused by her mother physically and mentally Asuka gets taken in by her grandparents. Slowly she learns her own worth as a human being and overcomes many obstacles. (Letterboxd)

Erin is a 10-year-old girl living with her mother Soyon at the Ake village, a region that is mainly known for breeding Touda, a species of giant lizards used for war. Following the example of her mother, Erin lives a quiet and peaceful life in contact with nature and grows observing animals and learning about their breeding. One day a grave incident happens at the village. Soyon is found guilty and severely punished, and Erin finds herself unable to return home.

Shotaro Kaneda is a young boy whose dead scientist father created the giant robot Tetsujin 28 after realizing the chances of attacks from outer galaxies. Shotaro has possession of the only controller, kept in an attache case, which enables him to have direct command of the all mighty Tetsujin 28. If the controller goes into the hands of the enemy, this could lead Tetsujin 28 to fight for villains who want to destroy The Earth. Whenever peace in this world is threaten ... (animenewsnetwork)

Later on, Watanuki has a dream in which he is visited by Doumeki's grandfather Haruka, who needs him to find some things in the family temple storeroom. Accompanied by Doumeki, he finds that this task is more akin to a treasure hunt, with each item leading them to another, and another, guiding them to an unexpected yet inevitable ending.

Son-Goku is a monkey who was born from a stone and is endowed with magical powers. He gets carried away and goes on a rampage until at last Buddha confines him within Mt. Gogyo. Saved by Sanzohoshi, Son-Goku accompanies him on a journey to India. But on their way, monsters lie in wait for them.

Set in a rural town in Maine, USA, at the end of the 19th century. The second of seven siblings, Rebecca, is a bright and energetic 10-year-old girl. When her father dies, Rebecca’s life becomes harder and she is sent to live with her two aunts, Miranda and Jane. Rebecca, who admires the gentle Jane, constantly cowers from the strict and nagging Miranda. One day, Rebecca is scolded by Miranda for going out in a pink dress that Jane had made for her by hand.

A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.

A family of English immigrants overcomes many hardships in order to fulfill their dream of starting their own farm in South Australia. (imdb)