Megumi
Megumi / めぐみ
| Genres: Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Trans Arts | |
| Rating: 5.92 / 10 | |
| Rank: #10560 | |
| Popularity: #11544 | |
| Users Listed: 2,426 | |
| Users Scored: 809 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/06/2022 | |
| Aired: March 28, 2008 (Winter) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This anime explores the life of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese teenager who disappeared in 1977 after being abducted by North Korea. The narrative follows her experiences within the secretive nation, framed against the backdrop of a fraught geopolitical landscape and enduring international tensions. It delves into the complexities of individual resilience and the profound impact of prolonged separation from family and homeland. The story examines themes of identity, memory, and the search for truth amidst political obfuscation. Through Yokota's perspective, the anime offers a poignant reflection on the human cost of unresolved historical conflicts, leaving the viewer to contemplate unanswered questions surrounding her fate and the wider circumstances of those similarly affected. It presents a thoughtful character study set within a unique and unsettling environment.
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Characters:
- Yokota, Shigeru (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi
- Yokota, Sakie (Main) - Voice Actors: Fukami, Rica
- Yokota, Megumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami, Stevens, Soness
Staff:
- Oomori, Hidetoshi (Director)
- Mitsui, Hideki (Script)
- Akama, Misako (Color Design)
- Nagasaka, Tomoki (Editing)
- Okazaki, Yukio (Animation Director)
- Satou, Hiromu (Art Director)
- Wada, Toshiya (Sound Effects)
- Yokota, Shigeru (Production Manager)
- Yokota, Sakie (Production Manager)
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- Megumi (manga - Adaptation)