A boy befriends an orphaned water spirit, or Kappa, he found dried up and buried in a riverbank. He and his family help the creature adjust to life in the modern world.
young boy, spirit, friend, family, outsider, mother, endearing, moving, winsome, playful, heartwarming, japan, tokyo, family home, living space, suburb, big city, friendship, helping others, past crimes, uncertainty, relationships, game, discovery, growing up, 2000s
"Summer Days with Coo" is a very competently made animation, with the depiction of Koichi's family being the true highlight here (obviously director Hara Keiichi's strongest talent).
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]