The Boy and the Beast vs The School of the Magical Animals
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.3/10 for The School of the Magical Animals). The School of the Magical Animals is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2021). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The School of the Magical Animals| The Boy and the Beast | The School of the Magical Animals | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Gregor Schnitzler |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Sophie Rois, Justus von Dohnányi, Rike Schmid, Katharina Thalbach, Max von der Groeben |
Synopsis
The Boy and the Beast
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
The School of the Magical Animals
Ida Kronenberg must transfer to a new school, where she soon realizes the students are unkind to each other. However, that all changes when a new teacher, Miss Cornfield, begins to educate them on the value of friendship and magic.
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