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    Mitsuami no Kamisama

    Pigtails / みつあみの神様
    Mitsuami no Kamisama
    Genres: Avant Garde, Drama, Seinen
    Demographics: Seinen
    Studios: Production I.G
    Licensors: Anime Limited
    Rating: 6.72 / 10
    Rank: #5911
    Popularity: #8442
    Users Listed: 6,172
    Users Scored: 2,256
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 06/27/2023
    Aired: October 24, 2015 (Fall)
    Type: movie
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: G
    Episodes: 1

    Synopsis:

    In a desolate expanse, a young girl with pigtails exists in quiet solitude within a solitary dwelling. Her days are marked by a pervasive isolation, punctuated only by infrequent encounters with enigmatic figures who appear from an unseen realm. The environment itself seems to hold a peculiar form of companionship; inanimate objects whisper narratives of the girl's life and the unchanging world around her, though she remains unaware of their animated voices.

    The established routine is disrupted when a new presence enters her life, presenting her with a pivotal decision—one that carries the potential to reshape not only her own destiny but also the course of events for others. The story explores themes of perception, connection, and the nature of reality within a strikingly minimalist setting, offering a contemplative experience centered on the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery and choice.

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    Characters:

    • Mailman (Main)
    • Pigtail Girl (Main)

    Staff:

    • Matsushita, Keiko (Producer)
    • Morishita, Katsuji (Producer)
    • Suzuki, Atsushi (Producer)
    • Itazu, Yoshimi (Director, Storyboard, Character Design, Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Aoba, Ichiko (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics, Inserted Song Performance)
    • Anne, Mélanie (ADR Director)
    • Fujimaki, Ren (In-Between Animation)
    • Gushiken, Mayu (In-Between Animation)
    • Hachimori, Yuuka (In-Between Animation)
    • Hoshino, Kazuki (Key Animation)
    • Inoue, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
    • Kagawa, Megumi (Key Animation)
    • Kazuyama, Yui (In-Between Animation)
    • Kyou, Machiko (Original Creator)
    • Matsumoto, Norio (Key Animation)
    • Murata, Yousuke (In-Between Animation)
    • Oono, Hiroshi (Art Director)
    • Saiga, Haruka (In-Between Animation)
    • Suzuki, Michiyo (Key Animation)
    • Takenaka, Shingo (Key Animation)
    • Tanaka, Kouji (Director of Photography)
    • Tomisaka, Maho (In-Between Animation)
    • Tsushima, Yurika (In-Between Animation)
    • Wakasa, Kenji (In-Between Animation)
    • Yamamoto, Momo (In-Between Animation)

    Reviews:

    • User Said_enough (Score: 7/10):
      There is not much to say about this 30-minute short film without mentioning spoilers. It has a melancholic and heartwarming atmosphere to it and an unconventional narrative style. It leaves us with an interesting end that is sure to make the viewers ponder about the film. The art is soft, with almost childlike fantasy, and the few background music scores are soothing and strong enough to set the mood. Spoilers Ahead: Pigtails deals with three broad themes closely intertwined with each other-the conflict between the old vs young, the eventuality of death, and importantly, the end goal of both humans and objects. Are humans, like objects, meantto make others happy even at the cost of their lives or is it different for them? Should we fight with others with the limited time we have instead of enjoying the time with others? Is it better to be ignorant and happy rather than being knowledgeable and agonized about it?nnExhibit A: The pin fightnnIn the very beginning, we see two groups of pins-the older red ones and the younger white ones. The latter are mocking the red ones for being weak and old despite being experienced. Symbolic of the brashness one experiences being young, a red pin attacks the white one and this triggers feelings of revenge and superiority among the red ones. The conflict ends with both sides getting wrecked and destroyed. The irony however lies that the girl makes their parts work together. People clash with others all the time due to differences between them yet they all arrive at the same place called death and end up being used by others.nnExhibit B: The toothbrush nnWe see a new white toothbrush meeting two older ones-red and blue and getting no response while greeting them. While the tube pities that they are not being used and only gathering dust, the white toothbrush soon comes to a revelation-that they once belonged to the girl’s parents; that the pig-tailed girl who now lives alone had a thing called family. The white toothbrush wishes the older ones a good night, acknowledging the fact that they were “dead” like the girl’s parents but still, proof of their existence remained, as toothbrushes both physically and as memories within the girl.nnExhibit C: The mailbox nnThe mailbox does not serve any direct purpose yet it claimed to be useful. How? Because it served as a motivation for the boy to post the letter confessing his feelings for the girl and eventually giving it to her in person. Without the mailbox perhaps the boy would not have any incentive to come over or to write a letter to her. Hence, even by doing nothing, the mailbox served its purpose, much like many of us whose presence is enough to provide comfort and solace to others.nnExhibit D: The radionThe radio comes from the ‘other side’ bearing with him the knowledge of that place. The umbrella and the pillow, young and inexperienced to the vagaries of the larger world, are quick to…

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