GKIDS To Release The Oscar-Nominated ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ On Blu-Ray This March

GKIDS & Shout! Studios will release the Oscar-nominated coming-of-age animated feature Little Amélie or the Character of Rain on Blu-Ray on March 10, 2026. The film is currently available on Digital platforms. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection. Get more details below!

Synopsis: For the first years of her life, Amélie never makes a sound. But when her grandmother visits and offers a miraculous bite of chocolate, Amélie suddenly awakens to all the world’s wonders. As she explores her home in post-war Japan, Amélie forms a close bond with her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, and discovers new delights in every flower petal, koi pond, and raindrop

Bonus Content:

• Interview with the Directors
• Director Scene Breakdowns
• Art Gallery
• Animation Breakdowns
• Q&A at Animation is Film Festival

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