Pom Poko

Tanuki are raccoon-like canine creatures that in Japanese folk-lore have supernatural powers, such as the ability to transform themselves into statues or other beings. In 'Pom Poko' the forest home of the Tanuki in the Tama Hills is being threatened by a human housing developemnt. They decide to fight back by using their magical, transformational arts. The film pays homage to many old Japanese tales and adopts a traditional style of music throughout in depicting the desperate and at time tragic plight of the lovable Tanuki.