Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, Doko e?

リトルポーラベア しろくまくん, どこへ?
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, Doko e?
Genres: Adventure, Anthropomorphic, Fantasy, Kids
Studios: animate Film, Production I.G
Producers: Aniplex, Movic
Themes: Anthropomorphic
Source: book
Demographics: Kids
Type: movie
Age Rating: PG
Rating: 6.08 / 10
Rank: #9736
Popularity: #15186
Users Listed: 862
Users Scored: 238
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/12/2021
Aired: April 28, 1990 (Spring)
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Set in a secluded Arctic community, this series explores the evolving relationship between a young polar bear cub and an elderly Inuit woman. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of stark beauty and subtle challenges to traditional ways of life. The story centers on themes of intergenerational connection, learning, and adaptation as the cub navigates his place within the community and the changing environment around him. Through gentle storytelling and evocative animation, the series captures a sense of quiet wonder and emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding between different generations and species. It offers a thoughtful reflection on the delicate balance between nature and human existence, framed through the innocent perspective of a child.

Characters:

Lars Main

Staff:

Sadamitsu, Shinya
(Director)
Takagi, Yoshiko
(Script)
Gotou, Takayuki
(Key Animation)
Kinoshita, Kazuhiro
(Background Art, Art Director)
Murata, Toshiharu
(Animation Director, Character Design, Key Animation)
Yatsu, Miyako
(In-Between Animation)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, Fune ni Noru (anime - Sequel)