Panda! Go, Panda! (1972)
Panda! Go, Panda! (Japanese: Panda Kopanda) is a 1972 Japanese animated short film directed by Isao Takahata and written by Hayao Miyazaki. The charming story follows Mimiko, a cheerful little girl who befriends a baby panda named Panny and his big, friendly father, Papa Panda. Together, they enjoy a series of whimsical adventures while trying to stay one step ahead of the authorities. The film’s warm, humorous tone and playful animation style foreshadow the later works of Studio Ghibli, and its themes of family and kindness have made it a beloved classic.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki
Studio: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Year: 1972
Runtime: ~35 minutes
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki
Studio: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Year: 1972
Runtime: ~35 minutes