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We Are Aliens

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"Hey -- what if I told you I am an alien?" In a small Japanese town, an ordinary boy's quiet betrayal sets in motion something he will spend the rest of his life trying to forget.

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Dave Calhoun Time Out Jun 2
A playful and humane film that shows how small events can be seismic in the emotional life of teenagers, lingering long beyond childhood. Go to Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews 1d
3.5/5
We Are Aliens is a visually resplendent animation that falters in its jittery structure but still delivers an engaging coming-of-age story. Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire Jun 26
6/10
We Are Aliens is the type of first film that functions best as a calling card of all the incredible things that its filmmaker can (and will) do in the future, and that’s alright. Go to Full Review Jeff Nelson WeHo Times Jun 24
2.5/5
What begins as a subtle, beautiful ode to childhood, the friendships we left behind, and how small moments define identity comes crashing down in a melodramatic third act that clashes with the goodwill it built. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Jun 21
7.5
"We Are Aliens" emerges as an excellent animation, one that proves once more that there is more to Japan than anime, by a director definitely worth following in the future. Go to Full Review Reuben Baron Anime News Network Jun 20
B+
With a subtler, more convincing third act matching the strength of its first two, We Are Aliens could have been one of the best anime movies in recent memory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Kohei Kadowaki

Director

Ryota Bando

Tsubasa Goto

Amane Okayama

Gyotaro Hoshi

Kohei Kadowaki

Screenwriter

Kohei Kadowaki

Cinematographer

Kohei Kadowaki

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Movie Info

Synopsis "Hey -- what if I told you I am an alien?" In a small Japanese town, an ordinary boy's quiet betrayal sets in motion something he will spend the rest of his life trying to forget.
Director
Kohei Kadowaki
Screenwriter
Kohei Kadowaki
Production Co
Nothing New, Miyu Productions
Genre
Animation, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 57m