17) Pom Poko (1994)

Pom Poko tells the story of the tanuki (raccoon dogs) community who lives peacefully on the outskirts of Tokyo, in the Tama Hills. Their life is changed unexpectedly when encroachers come to their land for urban development. The tanuki takes measures to protect their land from the encroachers by using elaborate pranks and tactics. This movie is a unique and thought-provoking story that portrays the themes of environmentalism. The movie also focuses on the theme of cultural preservation. The movie’s unique blend of humor and satire has been widely acclaimed by its viewers.
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