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Domee Shi Took Inspiration From Earthbound and Pokémon for Turning Red
is a different kind of animated movie for Pixar. While it shares its magical realism with outings like , the center of the film is a down to Earth depiction of modern hero Meilin Lee’s journey through her school days. Growing up in the early 2000s, Meilin has a love for manga, K-pop, and her pet Tamagotchi, a mix of interests that many current parents can no doubt relate to. In a chat with the Washington Post, director Domee Shi revealed how she tapped into her own experiences growing up to shape the character and her relatable set of fandoms.