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"The culture of anime is not limited to Japan. Anime is among Japan's most popular exports. Given the growth and popularity of anime over the past several decades, there is no question that anime's influence can now be found well beyond the TV sets and cinemas in Japan" --

This graphic novel is based on the highest-grossing animated movie in Japanese film history and features the artwork by famous anime author Miyazaki. Illustrations.

Flint Lockwood is a young inventor who dreams of creating something that will improve everyone's life. Sam Sparks is a weathergirl covering the town's weather phenomenon, but chooses to hide her intelligence behind a perky exterior. Tim Lockwood is Flint's technophobic father. Brent is the town bully who has plagued Flint since childhood. Mayor Shelbourne exploits Flint's newest invention so he can put the town, and more importantly himself, on the...

"Transported to a magical world, a teenager ... is recruited by a nature spirit, Queen Tara ..., to help the "Leafmen" save their existence--and ours--from evil warriors"--Container.