Kubo and the Two Strings/Heartwarming


 * During the prologue, Sa 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.
 * 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.
 * Mainly the tale of
 * Monkey tucking Kubo in bed after he falls asleep.
 * The trio - Monkey, Beetle, and Kubo - admiring the flying golden herons sight.