Kubo and the Two Strings/Heartwarming

"Beetle:"You gonna miss me, Monkey?""
 * During the prologue, Sariatu curls up to her baby son and consoles him.
 * When Kubo asks his Mom what is his father like, she warmly describes that he was just like Kubo. Funny, kind, and clever. Importantly, Hanzo loves his family.
 * Beetle and Monkey's relationship ceomes heartwarming and a bit sad, after the reveal is
 * Monkey tucking in Kubo, after the latter falls asleep.
 * How Kubo and Beetle meet. Despite that Beetle kidnaps him, the kid somehow stops Monkey from injuring/killing Beetle instantly, since he undertands "He wasn't going to hurt me."
 * Kubo being popular and likeable among the Sun Villagers, besides his personality and origami skills. It's a refreshing change from the usual "ParaNorman plot."
 * Noting his relationship with Kameyo, the elderly beggar woman who greets him whenever he comes to the village. - Which is every day. She even treats him as though Kubo's her own grandson, at the ending,
 * Despite Kubo leaving his fantastic stories on a Cliff Hanger and not finishing them, the Sun Villagers not just come when he starts telling the stories and they watch in awe, obviously they don't resent him. Usually they complain and are sadden by the lack of an ending, albeit it's implied thaat these are the same reactions for years! Most people would just cease caring eventually by the unsatisfying endings.
 * After meeting Beetle, Kubo takes a shine to him. Despite the fact that the huge beetle kidnaps him, Kubo got Monkey to not hurt Beetle, since he understood that "He wasn't going ot hurt me."
 * Just before Beetle dives into Long Lake to find and retrieve the Breastplate Imprentable, he flirst with Monkey.


 * After diving in, Monkey utters quietly, "Be careful..." Despite that Beetle frustrates her, she shows concern for him.
 * Kubo's relationship with his own mother. During the day, he takes care of her, though at night, when Sariatu is lucid, she amazes him with the stories of his father.
 * Once Kubo reveals to Beetle, that he's Hanzo's son, Beetle rejoice! Even giving Kubo the legally equivalent of a hug at learning this. The first time in years since his curse, Beetle got a purpose once more - To protect his Master Hanzo's son. Importantly, Beetle has hope again.
 * Heartwarming in Hindsight: The music even goes into a gentle crescendo, as though the universe is melting at
 * After this, Beetle bows down and swears to protect Kubo with his own life if necessary. Kubo is moved and awed by this, since Beetle unknowingly shows just how worthwhile the boy is, just for the first time in his whole life.
 * Beetle teaching Kubo how to use a bow and arrow and to fish.
 * The Reveal that
 * Mainly the tale of
 * Monkey tucking Kubo in bed after he falls asleep.
 * Monkey confines to Beetle
 * The trio - Monkey, Beetle, and Kubo - admiring the flying golden herons flying in the distance.
 * During the journey, Beetle asks Kubo what he did before going on the quest. After Kubo tells him about his job as a storyteller and taking care of his ailing mother, Beetle tells him earnestly that Kubo "Was very much a hero." Heartwarniming since Beetle is not just a samurai, but
 * Doubles as a Fridge-Heartwarming:
 * While on their way to, Beetle lifts Kubo and carries him on his back. They both exchange smiles and the kid gives Beetle a shoulder hug. In addition, Monkey smiles at this.
 * After finding the last piece of the armor,
 * Before that
 * Beetle and Monkey's relationship becomes heartwarming yet also a bit sad in a hindsight sense, after it's reveal that
 * The whole
 * This is topped off with
 * The final scene which also doubles as a Tear Jerker,
 * is heartwarming in and of itself.
 * Monkey explaining that despite stories having an end, death is mainly a "shift" into a newer and just as exciting story.
 * The whole
 * This is topped off with
 * The final scene which also doubles as a Tear Jerker,
 * is heartwarming in and of itself.
 * Monkey explaining that despite stories having an end, death is mainly a "shift" into a newer and just as exciting story.