Fox Fears

About This Movie

Fox Fears is this intriguing little animation from 2015 that really captures that quaint village atmosphere. It follows a young boy named Bunroku, who heads out to a festival with his friend, and ends up at a clog shop where he learns about a fox superstition. The animation style has this charming simplicity, but there's a real depth in the storytelling. It layers themes of childhood innocence with a hint of mystique—like the fox itself is both playful and eerie. The pacing is gentle, allowing the viewers to soak in the surroundings, and the practical effects, while understated, add a nice texture. It’s distinctively atmospheric, really. There’s something about these folk tales that just lingers.

Atmospheric animationExplores folklore themesGentle pacing invites immersion