Mon Mon the Water Spider

Mizugumo Monmon

A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Mon Mon the water spider swims back and forth to the water surface every day to get bubbles of air. One day, Mon Mon meets a damsel water strider who is freely gliding on the water surface. Mon Mon falls in love. On lonely nights in the swamp, all he can think about is the water strider. Is there any chance that his love will be answered? (Source: Ghibli Museum)