Drama Anime
Sakana no Iu Koto wo Kiku
"I want to leave home," a pet fish told a boy one day. The boy reluctantly takes the fish out to the sea to "keep his promise," as it says. Their recollections on the way became slightly discrepant.
1st year work 2013 by Onohana, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation.
(Source: Geidai Animation)
Saitama Bousou Saizensen Flag! Shinimonogurui no Seishun!!
Based on the manga Flag! by Hotta Akio, which was serialized in Young King from 1992 to 1995. The OVA depicts the tumultuous daily lives of three boys, including Noboru, Akira and Haruo, who inherit the flag of the locally famous fugitive tribe "Moonlight".
Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Sesshoku-hen
A movie recap of the Space Runaway Ideon TV Series.
Humanity's pursuit of knowledge leads them to the planet Solo, where they find mysterious remains of a long dead alien civilization, including the 3 part super robot 'Ideon', and a powerful warship. Using these, the Earthlings sent to investigate the ruins defend themselves in their constant conflicts against powerful aliens called the Buff Clan, who are in pursuit of 'Id', the mysterious energy that powers the Ideon.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Denshinbashira no Okaa-san
It would be hard for anyone to imagine the combination of a mother and a telegraph pole. How could such a thing be possible? The image of the telegraph pole raising her child using cables in place of arms and legs is quite charming. The spirit of the producer who made such a wild idea into a film is also quite charming.
(Source: AniDB)
Saigo no Kuushuu: Kumagaya
The central character is a 7 year old girl called Sachiko. She has just lost her immediate family in the firebombing of Tokyo and takes the train to her uncle’s family in Kumagaya in Saitama Prefecture. She is not out of danger yet, for the train gets shot at by a plane along the journey. Her uncle meets her at the station and he and his whole family welcome her with open arms. With her cousins, Sachiko explores the beauty of the natural landscape around Kumagaya.
Sadly, these beautiful days of late summer are not to last. The final movement of the film depicts the final air raid of the war. The city descends into fear and chaos and Sachiko gets separated from her family with tragic results.
(Source: Nishikataeiga)
Saenggakboda Markeun
Our lives in the real world stand at the crossroads of countless decisions. The characters of this film—Maro and Crow, the department chief Ms. Kim, Sweet Potato and Titi, Ye-mi and Gang-bo—live in an imaginary animated world, but they face the real life concerns that confront all of us. This story takes a funny yet bittersweet look at the vast gulf between the reality and ideals of our lives at different moments—before we make a choice, during the process of choosing, and after a choice has been made.
(Source: Korean Film Biz Zone)
Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae Pilot Film
The pilot film for Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae.
Ryoukan-san
An animated motion picture about a real-life Buddhist monk and renowned poet, Ryoukan who lived in 18th century Japan, during the Edo Period. Though born to a wealthy family in Izumozaki, Ryoukan chooses to abandon the easy life he would have inherited in order to understand the true meaning of life through the teachings of Buddhism. From his early adulthood, he undergoes a series of harsh training that demands a solitary and meager lifestyle. Throughout it all, he remains an extremely modest and humble person, a true humanitarian who accepts every individual for who they are while rejecting all worldly fame and wealth. Ryoukan found true peace in life through nature and spending time with children. His pure mind and affable personality have captivated many, and his legacy and the wisdom of his teachings live on today.
(Source: ATTKC)
Running Boy: Star Soldier no Himitsu
This anime was made by Hudson Soft, which created the "Star Soldier" game. Its designer, Yoichi Takahashi, appeared in a cameo and sang the theme songs.
By coincidence, the film was released the same day as "Super Mario Brothers," also based on a video game.
The film was a box-office failure in Japan.
(Source: bcdb.com/)
Bero-dashi Chonma
Based on a novel by Ryuusuke Saitou.
An educational film about oppressed farmers in the Edo period who tried to better themselves only to get crucified.
Dohyou no Oni-tachi
Animated film about the life of the 45th Yokozuna, Wakanohana Kanji I.
(Source: AniDB)
Rennyo Monogatari
A dramatization based on the novel "The Story of Rennyo" by Hiroyuki Itsuki.
Dolly
Keina Suda's 1st EP titled "teeter" will have a limited edition release bundled with a DVD that contains 2 animated items on December 16, 2019. First is the official music video for mock animated by Avogado6 (a short version was also released on Suda's official YouTube channel). Second is the official music video for Dolly animated by Avogado6 (it was also released on Suda's official YouTube channel).
(Source: MAL)