The House of the Lost on the Cape

A teenage runaway named Yui and an eight-year-old orphan named Hiyori find shelter in a traditional Japanese house overlooking the sea. They are taken in by a mysterious elderly woman named Kiwa, and together they form a makeshift family. While they work to heal from their past traumas, a malevolent entity released by an earthquake threatens their home and the surrounding region. The group must cooperate with mythical creatures to protect their peace and stop the oncoming danger.

Directed by Shinya Kawatsura, this 2021 Japanese animated fantasy drama is the second film in the director's career, following Non Non Biyori: Vacation. The screenplay was written by Reiko Yoshida and produced by Taku Matsuo, Yoshinori Takeeda, and Noriko Iwasaki. The voice cast features Mana Ashida as Yui, Sari Awano as Hiyori, and Shinobu Otake as Kiwa-san, alongside Takuya Tasso, Sally Amaki, and Mikio Date. The production involved a credited crew of 50 people and was produced by Aniplex, TFC, and David Production.

The film has a runtime of 105 minutes. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.6/10 from 474 votes on IMDb and a rating of 6.5/10 from 29 votes on TMDB.