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Bunny Drop, based on the manga and anime series of the same name by Yumi Unita, tells a tale which, while wildly left of centre, is able to be appreciated at its most basic level by anybody who has ever had to make a major change in their life for the good of another. At his grandfather’s funeral, 27-year-old Daikichi discovers a family member he never knew he had: six-year-old Rin, his late grandfather’s illegitimate daughter. Abandoned by her mother and left alone by her father’s death, little Rin has nowhere to go. When Daikichi takes pity on her and decides to take her under his wing, the sudden change for both of them brings Daikichi to understand what it takes to be a single parent. This award-winning heartwarmer features acclaimed child actor Mana Ashida - Japan Foundation Check out the full review after the jump!

Based upon the eponymous manga series by by Yumi Unita, Usagi Drop ( うさぎドロップ ) has been turned into a feature film starring superstar Kenichi Matsuyama and also an 11 part anime series. Siren Visual have pulled off a massive coup by being the only distributor outside of Japan to release the DVD. This of course means that there is no English dub available but this should in no way, shape or form influence your decision making. In fact, I believe that the folks at Siren should be applauded for releasing a series based upon its merits regardless of whether an English version has been dubbed. Usagi Drop is every bit as beautiful and heartfelt as its namesake. Follow on after the jump to find out more!