My Neighbors the Yamadas poster

My Neighbors the Yamadas( 1999)

TV-MAAnimationComedyFamily
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The safety of family is the wish of the world.

Overview

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Hayato Isohata

      Yamada Noboru (voice)

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      Masako Araki

      Yamano Shige (voice)

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      Naomi Uno

      Yamada Nonoko (voice)

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      Toru Masuoka

      Yamada Takashi (voice)

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      Yukiji Asaoka

      Yamada Matsuko (voice)

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      Akiko Yano

      Fujihara Sensei (voice)

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      Kosanji Yanagiya

      Haiku Reader (voice)

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      Tamao Nakamura

      Shige's Friend (voice)

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      Chōchō Miyako

      Grandma Kikuchi (voice)

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    A review by Alunauwie

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    Written by Alunauwie on Mon Sep 29 2025
    My Neighbors The Yamadas offers a heartfelt portrayal of everyday family life through a series of relatable and lighthearted vignettes. Its unique, minimalist art style and warm color palette enhance the emotional tone, setting it apart from other Studio Ghibli works. Full of life lessons and gentle humor, this film is perfect for family viewing and reminds us of the beauty in ordinary moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • surrealism
    • middle class
    • dysfunctional family
    • based on manga
    • urban setting
    • grandmother
    • japanese family
    • haiku
    • anime