Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window

Set in Tokyo during World War II, this animated drama follows a young girl named Totto-chan who is expelled from her first school due to her restless behavior. Her parents enroll her in Tomoe, an experimental institution led by headmaster Sōsaku Kobayashi. The school utilizes old railway cars as classrooms and prioritizes creativity, independence, and the interests of the students over rigid schedules. In this supportive environment, Totto-chan finds friendship and a passion for learning while navigating the challenges of the war era.

The film was directed and written by Shinnosuke Yakuwa, following his work on three Doraemon movies released between 2014 and 2019. The voice cast features Liliana Ohno as Totto-chan and Koji Yakusho as Sōsaku Kobayashi, with further performances by Shun Oguri, Anne Watanabe, Karen Takizawa, and Tadaaki Yamada. Produced by companies including TOHO and Shin-Ei Animation, the movie has a runtime of 114 minutes. Audience reception on TMDB shows a generally positive response, with a rating of 7.4/10 based on 45 votes.