Okko's Inn

2018 94 min ★ 7.2 Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Family

12-year-old Oriko Seki, who lost her parents in a car accident, ended up living in her grandmother's Onsen Ryokan "Haru no Ya." With the ghost "Uribou" cohabitating with her and all the other odds, she ended up training to be a young female innkeeper. At first, she didn't like the training, but gradually felt her admiration for her title and began to train seriously. Thus, the growth of the young warrior Oriko begins.

Cast

Seiran Kobayashi

Oriko 'Okko' Seki (voice)

Nana Mizuki

Matsuki Akino (voice)

Satsumi Matsuda

Makoto 'Uribou' Tateuri (voice)

Rina Endou

Miyo Akino (voice)

Etsuko Kozakura

Suzuki (voice)

Yoko Asagami

Mineko Seki (voice)

Kana Hanazawa

Mineko Seki (girl) (voice)

Teiyu Ichiryusai

Etsuko Tajima (voice)

Masaki Terasoma

Kounosuke Minoda (voice)

Fumiko Orikasa

Torako Kise (voice)

Details

Director

Kitaro Kosaka

Screenplay

Reiko Yoshida

Tagline

"All are welcome here"

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Revenue

$293,385

Production

Madhouse, DLE, Wakaokami Project, Kodansha, TV Tokyo, GAGA Corporation, AT-X, NADA Holdings, NAS, Aeon Entertainment

Reviews

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SWITCH.

August 14, 2019

★ 6/10

Although it doesn't hit the high-water mark of ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and similarly-themed Studio Ghibli fare, Kitarō’s ‘Okko’s Inn’ is, like the tradition of omotenashi itself, charming and effective at pleasing its young audience, and goes well beyond a napkin on the lap or smile upon arrival. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-okkos-inn-a-...

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Alunauwie

September 18, 2025

★ 9/10

Okko’s Inn, adapted from Hiroko Reijo’s children’s novel series, offers a heartwarming blend of grief, growth, and ghostly friendships wrapped in smooth, charming animation. While certain plot elements—like unrealistic character independence and oddly youthful portrayals—may raise questions, the film still delivers meaningful lessons about resilience, forgiveness, and moving forward after loss. Th...