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Penguin Highway

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For a child, Aoyama has knowledge comparable to an adult. As such, he is often teased by his classmates. He also has a crush on the friendly woman he recently met at a dental office. One morning, penguins start mysteriously appearing around his neighborhood.

Nobody knows where they came from and how they managed to get there. Aoyama is determined to find out more, and he joins his new crush in researching the penguins. As time passes, they discover a levitating sphere which they nickname "The Sea." Whatever goes into The Sea does not come back out, and the only things that can destroy it are the penguins. However, something horrifying is created when the penguins do...

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Who directed the Penguin Highway anime movie?

Penguin Highway is an anime film directed by Hiroyasu Ishida and produced by Studio Colorido. It was released in 2018 and adapts the award-winning science fiction novel written by Tomihiko Morimi.

Where do the penguins come from in Penguin Highway?

In the movie, penguins mysteriously start appearing around Aoyama's neighborhood out of nowhere. The source of the penguins is directly tied to a friendly woman Aoyama recently met at his dental office.

Is Penguin Highway appropriate for children?

Yes, the film follows a highly intelligent child named Aoyama and is widely viewed as a family-friendly mystery. While it deals with coming-of-age themes, the colorful animation and penguin antics make it very accessible.

Is Penguin Highway based on a book?

Yes, the anime film is based on the Japanese novel of the same name. It was written by Tomihiko Morimi, who is also famous for writing the popular novel 'The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl.'

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