Wolf Children Analysis: A Masterclass In Show, Don't Tell

I recently rewatched Mamoru Hosoda's 2012 film Wolf Children, and I was amazed at how well it told its story and tackled its themes through the use of visuals. I decided to put a couple of my thoughts down in this video essay/analysis.

This is not really a critique/review, or a "Wolf Children Explained" video, but more of a "Me gushing about the movie" video.

Side note: I think this film should be shown in future Filmmaking 101 classes, just to cover the use of montages. There are so many in this movie, and they're all so satisfying to watch!