2009年夏アニメ
ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡〜
プロダクションI.G／ポリゴン・ピクチュアズ
ファンタジーアドベンチャー3DCGアニメ
2009年8月22日公開（上映時間93分）
Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror is a theatrical anime released on August 22, 2009, directed by Shinsuke Sato with a screenplay by Hirotaka Adachi (Otsuichi) and Shinsuke Sato, with 3DCG production by Production I.G and Polygon Pictures. Haruka, a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother as a child, has been living an awkward, distant life with her father. One day, after losing her late mother's keepsake hand mirror, Haruka visits a shrine in Musashino where she used to play as a child to make a wish, and there she spots a fox-like resident named Teo playing with discarded toys. Chasing after Teo deeper into the shrine, Haruka finds herself lost in Oblivion Island, an otherworldly realm built entirely from things humans have carelessly thrown away and forgotten. In this island that humans are forbidden to enter, Haruka, convinced her lost mirror must be somewhere on the island, sets off on an adventure to find it together with Teo. The film went on to win the Japan Academy Prize for Excellent Animation of the Year and received high acclaim at film festivals both in Japan and abroad.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① An otherworld built from things people have carelessly discarded
The story is set in the mysterious 'Oblivion Island,' a town built entirely from discarded keepsakes and abandoned toys that humans have forgotten.
02② Haruka's search for her late mother's keepsake mirror
Haruka, who lost her mother as a child, sets out on an adventure across the island to reclaim the precious hand mirror she has lost.
03③ A fateful encounter with Teo, the island's fox-like resident
Chasing after Teo, a fox spirit playing with discarded toys, is what leads Haruka to stumble into Oblivion Island in the first place.
04④ A forbidden island humans are not meant to enter
Oblivion Island is, by rule, a place humans should never set foot in — and Haruka's arrival sets off a chain of turmoil across the island.
05⑤ Director Shinsuke Sato and screenwriter Otsuichi's collaboration
Directed by Shinsuke Sato, with a screenplay co-written by novelist Otsuichi (Hirotaka Adachi), the film weaves a story that balances bittersweet sadness with warmth.
06⑥ 3DCG animation by Production I.G and Polygon Pictures
Produced by Production I.G with 3DCG animation by Polygon Pictures, the film stands as an ambitious Japanese full-CG feature.
07⑦ Theme song 'Kimi wa Taiyo' by Spitz
The theme song 'Kimi wa Taiyo' by rock band Spitz warmly accompanies Haruka's story of growth throughout the film.
08⑧ Winner of the Japan Academy Prize for Excellent Animation of the Year
The film won the Japan Academy Prize for Excellent Animation of the Year at the 33rd ceremony, among numerous other awards at film festivals in Japan and abroad.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The biggest highlight is whether Haruka can successfully reclaim her mother's keepsake mirror, and how her relationship with her father changes as a result. Her interactions with the residents of Oblivion Island are also not to be missed.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Haruka, a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother as a child and has lived an awkward life with her father since, loses her mother's keepsake mirror and visits a shrine to make a wish. There, she spots the fox spirit Teo playing with discarded toys, and in chasing after him, finds herself lost in Oblivion Island — a realm built from things humans have carelessly thrown away. In this forbidden island, Haruka begins her quest to find the mirror together with Teo.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A moving theatrical anime about a girl coming to terms with the loss of her mother, built around the theme of cherishing memories. Recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy both the visual beauty of a Japanese full-CG feature and a warm family story.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
The film won the Japan Academy Prize for Excellent Animation of the Year at the 33rd ceremony, along with the Special Jury Award at the 14th Fantasia International Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize at the 14th Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival, among other honors both in Japan and abroad. The film's setting is said to be modeled on Izumo Iwai Shrine and the nearby Hataya Inari shrine in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, as well as the Fuoi River.
Haruka CV: Haruka Ayase
The protagonist, a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother as a child and journeys across Oblivion Island in search of her mother's lost keepsake mirror.
Teo CV: Miyuki Sawashiro
A fox-like resident of Oblivion Island who becomes Haruka's companion on her quest to find the lost mirror.
Mother CV: Nao Toda
Haruka's late mother, who left her the keepsake mirror, appearing throughout the film in flashbacks.
Father CV: Naomi Omori
Haruka's father, whose relationship with her has been somewhat strained since his wife's death, gradually shifting over the course of the film.
Miho CV: Mitsuki Tanimura
One of Haruka's friends, appearing as a supportive presence in her everyday life in the real world.
The Baron CV: Iemasa Kayumi
A figure who governs Oblivion Island, playing an important role in upholding the island's rules and order.
Cotton CV: Tamaki Matsumoto
A stuffed-toy-like resident of Oblivion Island who becomes involved in Haruka and Teo's adventure.
Pikanta CV: Yuji Ueda
One of Oblivion Island's residents, becoming involved with Haruka's group along their journey.
Bikki CV: Yuko Kaida
One of Oblivion Island's residents, adding to the island's lively atmosphere.
Dekago CV: Hidenari Ugaki
One of Oblivion Island's residents who becomes entangled in Haruka's adventure as the story unfolds.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- How Haruka's arrival on the island affects its delicate order is a key thread of the story.
- The true reason behind the Baron's rule over the island is also revealed as the story nears its end.
- How Haruka's relationship with her father changes through her quest for the mirror is another point worth watching.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"I'm definitely going to find that mirror." — a line symbolizing Haruka's strong resolve to reclaim the mirror.
"This is a land for things that have been carelessly left behind." — a line that captures the very origin of Oblivion Island.
"I want you to remember what truly matters." — a quietly powerful line that speaks to the film's central theme.
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