[Machine Translation] Mai Mai Shinko and the Magic of a Thousand Years" is set in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture in the 1950s and depicts children seriously living in their own world through the growth of Shinko, a girl with a whirlpool on her forehead who loves fantasy, and Kiiko, who has moved to Hofu from the city. Many adults have been captivated by the film, which has gradually spread by word-of-mouth since its release. The word-of-mouth spread gradually after its release, and "Mai Mai Shinko and the Magic of a Thousand Years" was shown for an exceptionally long time. What is it about this animated film that captivates so many adults? This film reveals the charm of the world of this meticulously calculated work.